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Montevideo in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Montevideo in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Montevideo in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Fresh water
Montevideo in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +21°C and roughly 10 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Montevideo has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Montevideo in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Montevideo for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +21°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of +9°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +29°C.

Is Montevideo warm or cold in April?

Montevideo is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +15°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Montevideo:

Water temperature in Montevideo in April

Water in Montevideo in April is Fresh. It varies from +16°C to +22°C, with an average of +19°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +21°C.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Montevideo are reached in January, when the average sea temperature rises to +25°C. The coldest water temperatures are in July, with an average of +11°C.

Can you swim in Montevideo in April?

Water temperature (+19°C) in Montevideo in April might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Montevideo in April

Montevideo weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+24°C+21°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+5°C0°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+35°C+29°C
Rainfall
95 mm102 mm135 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+23°C+19°C+16°C
Humidity
76%77%79%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
11109
Cloudy days
779
Rainy days
91011
Snowy days
000

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting colder in April. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 95 mm to 102 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in March to 10 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Montevideo in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Montevideo is gradually increasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Montevideo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 33%, leading to total precipitation of around 67 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Montevideo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Montevideo wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 135 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Montevideo?

This is the weather in Montevideo in April 2024:
1 April
☁️
+20°C
2 April
☀️
+23°C
3 April
🌧️
+21°C
4 April
☁️
+20°C
5 April
☁️
+21°C
6 April
☀️
+21°C
7 April
☀️
+21°C
8 April
☀️
+23°C
9 April
☀️
+26°C
10 April
☀️
+25°C
11 April
☁️
+26°C
12 April
☁️
+22°C
13 April
☁️
+17°C
14 April
☁️
+17°C
15 April
☁️
+16°C
16 April
☀️
+17°C
17 April
☁️
+17°C
18 April
🌧️
+15°C
19 April
🌧️
+16°C
20 April
☀️
+18°C
21 April
☀️
+21°C
22 April
☀️
+22°C
23 April
☁️
+21°C
24 April
☁️
+23°C
25 April
☁️
+22°C
26 April
🌫️
+19°C
27 April
🌫️
+20°C
28 April
☀️
+25°C
29 April
☀️
+27°C
30 April
☀️
+29°C
In April 2024 Montevideo had 13 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Montevideo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Montevideo in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+18°C) and the highest in 2017 (+22°C). The driest year was 1979 with only 542 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 3342 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montevideo in April:

Is April a good time to visit Montevideo?

It’s always a good time to visit Montevideo, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Montevideo in April?

April has mild temperatures in Montevideo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Montevideo in April?

In general, you can swim in Montevideo in April, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +19°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Montevideo rainy in April?

Montevideo is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Montevideo in April?

The amount of sunny days in Montevideo during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Montevideo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montevideo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.