Season guide · Montevideo · Uruguay
Montevideo in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rodrigo Pissano, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Blustery at first, then warm and sunny by November with roses in bloom in the Prado. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 22 rainy days across September–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 7 | 11.9 h | 2/5 |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 8 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| November | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 7 | 14 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 85 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Expo Prado — national livestock and agricultural fair at the Rural del Prado (usually September)
- October: Día del Patrimonio — free entry to historic buildings (usually early October)
Make the most of the weather
Waterfront · Pocitos
The Rambla
Walk or cycle the stretch from Punta Carretas lighthouse to Pocitos at sunset, when the whole city seems to be out.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Active
Architecture · Centro
Palacio Salvo
Completed in 1928, the eclectic, tower-topped Palacio Salvo was for a time the tallest building in South America and remains the city's emblem.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Iconic
Park · Parque Rodó
Parque Rodó
Come on a Sunday afternoon, when the park fills with families and the fair stalls are out.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Punta Carretas
Punta Carretas lighthouse
The white lighthouse on the rocky tip of Punta Carretas, built in the 1870s, can be climbed by a narrow spiral stair for a view along the coast to Pocitos and the Centro.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Historic site · Cerro
Fortaleza del Cerro
Go by taxi rather than walking through the surrounding district, and pick a clear day for the view.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in spring
- Piriápolis (About 1.5 hours by bus) — A traditional seaside town founded by Francisco Piria, with the grand 1930s Argentino Hotel, a long rambla and the Cerro San Antonio hill, reachable by chairlift, for views over the bay.
- Canelones wine country (About 30–45 minutes by car) — Most of Uruguay's wine comes from family estates in Canelones department, just north of Montevideo.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Montevideo?
Yes: November is among the best months. Blustery at first, then warm and sunny by November with roses in bloom in the Prado.
+What is the weather like in Montevideo in spring?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.