Uruguay
Uruguay in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Uruguay in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Uruguay in March?
- Bella Unión is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in March; Punta del Este is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Uruguay in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Colonia del Sacramento (23°C (74°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Bella Unión
Coolest
24°
Punta del Este
Driest
79 mm
Punta del Este
Warmest sea
23°
Colonia del Sacramento
Across Uruguay, March highs run from 24°C (75°F) (Punta del Este) to 29°C (84°F) (Bella Unión). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than February. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento, and Punta del Este.
Best places in Uruguay in March
84 
Montevideo
Montevideo · Uruguay
25° / 16° 81 mm Mar
85
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia · Uruguay
26° / 16° 121 mm Mar
85
Punta del Este
Maldonado · Uruguay
24° / 17° 79 mm Mar
85
Maldonado
Maldonado · Uruguay
24° / 17° 82 mm Mar
82
Chui
Rocha · Uruguay
26° / 16° 92 mm Mar
85
Piriápolis
Maldonado · Uruguay
24° / 17° 86 mm Mar
84
Minas
Lavalleja Department · Uruguay
25° / 15° 110 mm Mar
86
Carmelo
Colonia · Uruguay
27° / 16° 126 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia del Sacramento | 26° | 16° | 121 mm | 23° | 85 |
| Punta del Este | 24° | 17° | 79 mm | — | 85 |
| Maldonado | 24° | 17° | 82 mm | — | 85 |
| Piriápolis | 24° | 17° | 86 mm | 22° | 85 |
| Montevideo | 25° | 16° | 81 mm | 22° | 84 |
| Minas | 25° | 15° | 110 mm | — | 84 |
| Chui | 26° | 16° | 92 mm | — | 82 |
| Mercedes | 28° | 16° | 121 mm | — | 79 |
| Fray Bentos | 28° | 16° | 113 mm | — | 79 |
| Salto | 29° | 17° | 155 mm | — | 77 |
| Durazno | 28° | 15° | 130 mm | — | 77 |
| Paysandú | 28° | 17° | 132 mm | — | 77 |
| Rivera | 28° | 17° | 135 mm | — | 74 |
| Bella Unión | 29° | 18° | 154 mm | — | 74 |
| Tacuarembó | 29° | 16° | 128 mm | — | 73 |
| Artigas | 29° | 17° | 153 mm | — | 72 |
Festivals in Uruguay in March
- Fiesta de la Patria Garcha Folk event in Tacuarembó, Uruguay
- March of the Diversity Public manifestations for LGBTIQ+ rights in Uruguay
- Fiesta de la vendimia
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Uruguay in March?
Average daytime highs range from 24° in Punta del Este to 29° in Bella Unión.
Can you swim in Uruguay in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Colonia del Sacramento at about 23°.