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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit South America Cruises for your holiday.
Climate Overview
4 °C to 30 °C
11 °C to 22 °C
0 – 4.33 in (1 – 11 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 15.4 °C (Valparaiso) and 16.9 °C (Montevideo)
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Best Time to Visit South America Cruises: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Montevideo Buenos Aires Valparaiso | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Montevideo Buenos Aires Valparaiso | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Montevideo Buenos Aires Valparaiso | AprilApr Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Montevideo Buenos Aires Valparaiso | MayMay TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C Water max. 15 °C | JuneJun TemperaturesTemp. up to 15 °C Water max. 13 °C |
JulyJul TemperaturesTemp. up to 15 °C Water max. 13 °C | AugustAug TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 11 °C | SeptemberSep TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C Water max. 11 °C | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Montevideo Buenos Aires Valparaiso | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Montevideo Buenos Aires Valparaiso | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Montevideo Buenos Aires Valparaiso |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (South America Cruises) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Montevideo | January, February, March, April, October, November, and December |
| Buenos Aires | January, February, March, April, October, November, and December |
| Valparaiso | January, February, March, April, October, November, and December |
Climate Charts South America Cruises
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Montevideo
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables South America Cruises
In the following, you will find some climate tables for South America Cruises, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation in Montevideo (South America Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 28° | 28° | 26° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° |
| Night Temperature | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 16° |
| Water Temperature | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 19° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.42 | 4 | 4.12 | 3.37 | 3.5 | 3.27 | 3.4 | 3.47 | 3.7 | 4.27 | 3.52 | 3.32 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Montevideo is 16.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: January (23.2 °C)
Coldest month: July (11.1 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Montevideo is 22 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
January, February, March, April, November, and December
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
January, February, and March
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 43.35 inch on 103 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Montevideo.
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Buenos Aires (South America Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 30° | 29° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° |
| Night Temperature | 17° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 15° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.6 | 3.97 | 4.35 | 3.32 | 2.83 | 1.91 | 2.24 | 2.3 | 2.44 | 4.27 | 3.86 | 3.67 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Buenos Aires is 16.5 °C.Warmest month: January (23.6 °C)
Coldest month: July (10.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 38.75 inch on 105 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: July
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, December is the sunniest month with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation in Valparaiso (South America Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 30° | 29° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° |
| Night Temperature | 13° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 6° | 4° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.41 | 1.66 | 2.77 | 3.41 | 2.04 | 0.87 | 0.53 | 0.36 | 0.08 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Valparaiso is 15.4 °C.Warmest month: January (21.4 °C)
Coldest month: July (9.4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 12.3 inch on 52 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: June, July, and August
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Current Weather in Montevideo (Station Cordon)
few clouds, 21.7 °CClouds: 20 % Wind: 9 mph NW
Air Pressure: 1025 hPa Humidity: 47 %
Air Pressure: 1025 hPa Humidity: 47 %
Last updated: 9th Nov 2026, 04:44 pm
The next days …
| 10th Nov 2026 | 11th Nov 2026 | 12th Nov 2026 | 13th Nov 2026 | 14th Nov 2026 | 15th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 13 °C to 25 °C |  18 °C to 21 °C | 17 °C to 23 °C |  17 °C to 22 °C | 17 °C to 20 °C | 17 °C to 20 °C |
| 13 °C to 25 °C | 18 °C to 21 °C | 17 °C to 23 °C | 17 °C to 22 °C | 17 °C to 20 °C | 17 °C to 20 °C |
| Clouds: 28 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 12 % | Clouds: 68 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.01 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
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Cruises: Regions
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Hottest Month
January: 30 °C
Day Temperature in Buenos Aires
January: 30 °CDay Temperature in Buenos Aires
Coldest Month
July: 4 °C
Night Temperature in Valparaiso
July: 4 °CNight Temperature in Valparaiso
Rainiest Month
March: 4.35 in
Rain in Buenos Aires
March: 4.35 inRain in Buenos Aires
Driest Month
January: 0.02 in
Rain in Valparaiso
January: 0.02 inRain in Valparaiso
Maximum Water Temperature
January: 22 °C
Water Temperature in Montevideo
January: 22 °CWater Temperature in Montevideo
Sunniest Month
December: 10 hours/day
Sunshine in Buenos Aires
December: 10 hours/daySunshine in Buenos Aires
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Distances to South America Cruises
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | 6870 mi | 5350 mi | 6240 mi |
| Buenos Aires | 6920 mi | 5310 mi | 6140 mi |
| Valparaiso | 7270 mi | 5110 mi | 5550 mi |
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