Uruguay
Uruguay in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Uruguay in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Uruguay in August?
- Bella Unión is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 21°C (70°F) in August; Punta del Este is the coolest at 15°C (59°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Uruguay in August?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Colonia del Sacramento (13°C (56°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
21°
Bella Unión
Coolest
15°
Punta del Este
Driest
62 mm
Salto
Warmest sea
13°
Colonia del Sacramento
Bella Unión is the warm end of Uruguay in August (21°C (70°F)); Punta del Este the cool end (15°C (59°F)). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer than July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Bella Unión, Salto, and Artigas.
Best places in Uruguay in August
83 
Bella Unión
Artigas · Uruguay
21° / 10° 65 mm Aug
79
Salto
Salto · Uruguay
20° / 8° 62 mm Aug
79
Artigas
Artigas · Uruguay
21° / 9° 89 mm Aug
66
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia · Uruguay
17° / 8° 69 mm Aug
60
Montevideo
Montevideo · Uruguay
16° / 7° 77 mm Aug
73
Tacuarembó
Tacuarembó · Uruguay
20° / 7° 91 mm Aug
69
Rivera
Rivera · Uruguay
20° / 8° 102 mm Aug
69
Mercedes
Soriano · Uruguay
18° / 7° 64 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Unión | 21° | 10° | 65 mm | — | 83 |
| Salto | 20° | 8° | 62 mm | — | 79 |
| Artigas | 21° | 9° | 89 mm | — | 79 |
| Tacuarembó | 20° | 7° | 91 mm | — | 73 |
| Paysandú | 18° | 7° | 63 mm | — | 73 |
| Durazno | 19° | 7° | 93 mm | — | 70 |
| Fray Bentos | 18° | 7° | 63 mm | — | 70 |
| Rivera | 20° | 8° | 102 mm | — | 69 |
| Mercedes | 18° | 7° | 64 mm | — | 69 |
| Colonia del Sacramento | 17° | 8° | 69 mm | 13° | 66 |
| Montevideo | 16° | 7° | 77 mm | 12° | 60 |
| Chui | 16° | 8° | 94 mm | — | 57 |
| Minas | 16° | 6° | 107 mm | — | 57 |
| Maldonado | 15° | 8° | 93 mm | — | 56 |
| Piriápolis | 15° | 8° | 93 mm | 12° | 56 |
| Punta del Este | 15° | 8° | 91 mm | — | 55 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Uruguay in August?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Punta del Este to 21° in Bella Unión.
Can you swim in Uruguay in August?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Colonia del Sacramento at about 13°.