Best Time to Visit Montevideo for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

83/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, December, January

Avoid

February, March, April, October

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Weather

11°C – 23°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Montevideo?

The best time to visit Montevideo for backpacking is November, December, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Montevideo

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	81Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	100	10.2	70%	shoulder
February	79Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	108	10.9	72%	shoulder
March	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	107	9.1	73%	shoulder
April	79Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	22°	110	10.1	77%	shoulder
May	78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	18°	97	9.2	80%	shoulder
June	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	15°	85	9.7	82%	shoulder
July	59Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	15°	88	9.5	80%	shoulder
August	71Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	93	8.8	76%	shoulder
September	81Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	18°	93	9.4	76%	shoulder
October	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	21°	107	11	75%	shoulder
November	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	24°	91	10.8	72%	shoulder
December	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	96	10.3	69%	shoulder