May · Uruguay
Best time to visit Montevideo in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Montevideo in May
Average temperature 14°C, 66 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Montevideo scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Montevideo's rambla, markets and art deco give Uruguay's capital a relaxed riverside rhythm.
May in Montevideo — middling scores, decent value
May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Montevideo in May?
- In May, Montevideo averages 14°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Montevideo?
- May earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Montevideo in May?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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