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February · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 80/100

Montevideo in February

Excellent · 80/100Beach 80/100
High / low24° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation90 mm8 wet days
Sea24°surface temperature
34.90° S, 56.19° WElevation 34 mUTC−3 · Uruguay Standard Time
When to goMontevideo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80February
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
February: high / low24° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Montevideo averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 20° — warm weather by day. Expect around 90 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 29%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is cooler again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 24°, pleasant for a swim.

February scores 80/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Montevideo. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 19:40 local time, giving 13 h 21 min of daylight. Days shorten by 55 minutes over the month.

Why 80/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%41%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 80/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around Montevideo this month

Ciudad de la Costa
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Ciudad de la Costa

Canelones · 23 km NE
25°Feb high
8wet days
79score
Ciudad de la Costa
La Paz
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La Paz

Canelones · 16 km N
26°Feb high
8wet days
76score
La Paz
Las Piedras
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Las Piedras

Canelones · 19 km N
26°Feb high
8wet days
75score
Las Piedras
ivTop of the table

Uruguay's best in February

Where to go in February
Maldonado
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Maldonado

Maldonado
24°Feb high
9wet days
79score
Maldonado
Colonia del Sacramento
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Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia
26°Feb high
8wet days
79score
Colonia del Sacramento
Ciudad de la Costa
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Ciudad de la Costa

Canelones
25°Feb high
8wet days
79score
Ciudad de la Costa
Piriápolis
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Piriápolis

Maldonado
25°Feb high
9wet days
78score
Piriápolis
·Questions

Montevideo in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Montevideo?

February scores 80/100 for Montevideo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Montevideo in February?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 20°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Montevideo in February?

Montevideo receives about 90 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Montevideo in February?

The sea averages 24°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.