Uruguay
Uruguay in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Uruguay in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Uruguay in February?
- Artigas is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in February; Punta del Este is the coolest at 26°C (78°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Uruguay in February?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Colonia del Sacramento (25°C (76°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Artigas
Coolest
26°
Punta del Este
Driest
78 mm
Montevideo
Warmest sea
25°
Colonia del Sacramento
Artigas is the warm end of Uruguay in February (31°C (87°F)); Punta del Este the cool end (26°C (78°F)). On average it is about as warm as January. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento, and Punta del Este.
Best places in Uruguay in February
84 
Montevideo
Montevideo · Uruguay
27° / 17° 78 mm Feb
86
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia · Uruguay
28° / 18° 115 mm Feb
80
Punta del Este
Maldonado · Uruguay
26° / 18° 85 mm Feb
87
Carmelo
Colonia · Uruguay
29° / 18° 102 mm Feb
79
Chui
Rocha · Uruguay
27° / 17° 126 mm Feb
80
Maldonado
Maldonado · Uruguay
26° / 18° 89 mm Feb
83
Atlántida
Canelones · Uruguay
27° / 17° 88 mm Feb
81
Piriápolis
Maldonado · Uruguay
26° / 18° 86 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia del Sacramento | 28° | 18° | 115 mm | 25° | 86 |
| Montevideo | 27° | 17° | 78 mm | 24° | 84 |
| Piriápolis | 26° | 18° | 86 mm | 23° | 81 |
| Punta del Este | 26° | 18° | 85 mm | — | 80 |
| Maldonado | 26° | 18° | 89 mm | — | 80 |
| Minas | 27° | 17° | 98 mm | — | 80 |
| Chui | 27° | 17° | 126 mm | — | 79 |
| Fray Bentos | 30° | 18° | 107 mm | — | 69 |
| Paysandú | 30° | 18° | 119 mm | — | 69 |
| Mercedes | 30° | 17° | 134 mm | — | 68 |
| Bella Unión | 30° | 20° | 164 mm | — | 67 |
| Salto | 30° | 18° | 132 mm | — | 65 |
| Rivera | 30° | 18° | 148 mm | — | 64 |
| Durazno | 30° | 17° | 135 mm | — | 63 |
| Tacuarembó | 30° | 17° | 106 mm | — | 62 |
| Artigas | 31° | 19° | 168 mm | — | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Uruguay in February?
Average daytime highs range from 26° in Punta del Este to 31° in Artigas.
Can you swim in Uruguay in February?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Colonia del Sacramento at about 25°.