Montevideo in May
7.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 16°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
16°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
8Rainy days (87 mm)
10:10 hDaylight
07:36Sunrise · 17:46 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 16°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 21°C | 67 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| February | 24°C | 21°C | 92 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| March | 22°C | 20°C | 97 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 20°C | 17°C | 107 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 16°C | 14°C | 87 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 14°C | 11°C | 90 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 12°C | 10°C | 96 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 13°C | 10°C | 97 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 15°C | 12°C | 92 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| October | 17°C | 14°C | 111 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 20°C | 17°C | 101 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.6 |
| December | 22°C | 19°C | 73 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Montevideo in May?
Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
The best months are January, December, February, March.