Uruguay
Uruguay in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Uruguay in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Uruguay in December?
- Bella Unión is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (88°F) in December; Punta del Este is the coolest at 25°C (76°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Uruguay in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Colonia del Sacramento (23°C (74°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Bella Unión
Coolest
25°
Punta del Este
Driest
67 mm
Montevideo
Warmest sea
23°
Colonia del Sacramento
Across Uruguay, December highs run from 25°C (76°F) (Punta del Este) to 31°C (88°F) (Bella Unión). On average it is 3 °C (6 °F) warmer than November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento, and Punta del Este.
Best places in Uruguay in December
85 
Montevideo
Montevideo · Uruguay
26° / 16° 67 mm Dec
84
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia · Uruguay
28° / 17° 96 mm Dec
86
Punta del Este
Maldonado · Uruguay
25° / 16° 68 mm Dec
84
Chui
Rocha · Uruguay
26° / 16° 87 mm Dec
86
Maldonado
Maldonado · Uruguay
25° / 16° 69 mm Dec
86
Piriápolis
Maldonado · Uruguay
25° / 16° 69 mm Dec
85
Minas
Lavalleja Department · Uruguay
26° / 15° 85 mm Dec
85
Atlántida
Canelones · Uruguay
26° / 16° 74 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta del Este | 25° | 16° | 68 mm | — | 86 |
| Maldonado | 25° | 16° | 69 mm | — | 86 |
| Piriápolis | 25° | 16° | 69 mm | 21° | 86 |
| Montevideo | 26° | 16° | 67 mm | 22° | 85 |
| Minas | 26° | 15° | 85 mm | — | 85 |
| Colonia del Sacramento | 28° | 17° | 96 mm | 23° | 84 |
| Chui | 26° | 16° | 87 mm | — | 84 |
| Fray Bentos | 30° | 17° | 92 mm | — | 69 |
| Paysandú | 30° | 17° | 106 mm | — | 69 |
| Mercedes | 30° | 16° | 97 mm | — | 68 |
| Durazno | 30° | 16° | 104 mm | — | 67 |
| Tacuarembó | 30° | 17° | 99 mm | — | 66 |
| Rivera | 30° | 17° | 120 mm | — | 64 |
| Salto | 31° | 18° | 123 mm | — | 64 |
| Bella Unión | 31° | 19° | 124 mm | — | 62 |
| Artigas | 31° | 18° | 120 mm | — | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Uruguay in December?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Punta del Este to 31° in Bella Unión.
Can you swim in Uruguay in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Colonia del Sacramento at about 23°.