September - November
Spring
A period of rapid warming and marked variability: conditions vary between months and from year to year.
- Average temperature
- 17.5 °C
- Precipitation per season
- 328.6 mm
Climate, weather and seasons
Uruguay follows the rhythm of the four seasons in the Southern Hemisphere. The climate here is temperate and humid: summer is warm, winter is cool, and precipitation is possible at any time of the year. Conditions vary from the warmer north to the cooler Atlantic coast.
The sunny rhythm of the country
250 At least 250 sunny days a year and clear skies
There is enough sun in all seasons.
The number of completely clear days depends on the calculation method. Meteorologists therefore also measure actual sunshine duration, which includes days when the sun appears between the clouds.
- average annual insolation across the country
- 2,500 hours
- average daily sunshine
- 6.8 hours
- of astronomically possible sunshine duration
- ≈ 50%
Climate, weather and seasons
Four seasons in a temperate climate
The ocean affects coastal weather: the southern coast is on average cooler than the northern regions of the country.
INUMET climate averages across the country · 1981–2010
- Average temperature
- 17.5 °C
- Throughout the country
- Annual rhythm
- 4 seasons
- Summer starts in December
- Precipitation is possible
- All year round
- There is no pronounced dry season
A Year in the Southern Hemisphere
Seasons change familiarly, but on a different calendar.
Summer begins in December and winter in June. The transitions between seasons are mild, but wind, humidity, and proximity to the ocean significantly affect how the temperature feels.
4 distinct seasons with precipitation throughout the year
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December to February
Summer
The warmest season. The north is usually hotter, the Atlantic coast is cooler; periods of extreme heat are possible.
- Average temperature
- 23.4 °C
- Precipitation per season
- 346.0 mm
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March-May
Autumn
The temperature gradually decreases. By May, the first frosts are possible in inland areas.
- Average temperature
- 18.3 °C
- Precipitation per season
- 365.1 mm
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June to August
Winter
The coolest season. The north is on average warmer than the south, and frosts are common in inland areas.
- Average temperature
- 12.3 °C
- Precipitation per season
- 256.1 mm
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