Uruguay enjoys a temperate and relatively uniform climate throughout the territory.
Seasonal variations are pronounced, but temperature extremes are rare due to high humidity.
The absence of mountains, which act as weather barriers, makes all regions vulnerable to strong winds and rapid changes in weather conditions.
The seasons are well defined, with springs (September to November) cool and windy, summers (December to February) hot, autumns (March to May) mild and winters (June to August) cold and wet.
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When is the best time to go to Montevideo and southern Uruguay?
Organized around its Plaza de la Independencia, the capital of Uruguay can be visited in any season.
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Montevideo can be visited all year round, with a preference for the sunny summer months, when the thermometer shows an average temperature of 27°C.
The major monuments of the capital are concentrated in the Ciudad Vieja, built on a small peninsula.
Crossing the Puerta de la Ciudadela, you will reach Plaza Independencia with the equestrian statue of José Gervasio Artigas.
A few steps away, you can visit the main historical palaces, from the Courthouse to the Estevez Palace.
Also in the center is the Iglesia Matriz, the oldest building in the city, built in 1799. Do not miss to discover the Solis Theater as well as the Mercado del Puerto, an old port transformed into a picturesque and lively center, dotted restaurants and markets.
Montevideo is also famous for its carnival, one of the longest in the world, which lasts 40 days between January and March.
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Travelers in search of seaside pleasures will find their happiness on the beaches of Punta del Este where they can swim in water at 23°C in summer.
Nicknamed the Saint-Tropez of South America, this seaside resort welcomes many tourists during the summer season, coming to bask on the warm sand of the Brava beach, where there is an unusual sculpture in the shape of a partially buried hand. , but also enjoy the festive atmosphere of the city's bars, restaurants and casinos.
If the beaches of Cabo Polonio are distinguished by their tranquility, those of Punta del Diablo are popular with surfers, attracted by the waves breaking on the coast in autumn and winter, when maximum temperatures do not exceed 16°C.
Located 200 km west of the capital, Colonia del Sacramento is an essential stopover during a stay in Uruguay.
Founded in 1680, the oldest city in the country is distinguished by the beauty of its historic center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where one takes pleasure in strolling from spring to autumn.
When is the best time to go to central Uruguay?
Go to Tacuarembó, ancestral land of the
gauchos
, to discover Uruguay on the natural side.
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It is by venturing into the center of Uruguay, where the mercury is close to 30°C in summer, that one discovers a more authentic facet of the country, especially in Tacuarembó, ancestral land of the
gauchos
whose culture is celebrated every year at the beginning of March during the Patria Gaucha festival.
Nature lovers will take advantage of the mild spring and autumn temperatures to discover the Quebrada de los Curvos nature reserve, where two hiking trails wind through lush vegetation hiding a pretty waterfall.
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When is the best time to go to northern Uruguay?
Prefer the period between November and March to discover the north of Uruguay.
Here, the town of Artigas and its monuments.
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In the north of the country, the climate tends to be warmer.
From November to March, temperatures fluctuate between 28°C and 32°C in Salto, Uruguay's second largest city, where you can admire the San Juan Bautista Cathedral in Plaza Artigas.
You can also relax in the natural hot springs of Termas del Daymán.
