What is the current water temperature in Montevideo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Montevideo?

As of now, in Montevideo, the water temperature is 10.09°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Montevideo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Montevideo. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

50.2

°F

July 6, 22:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.7°F

Tomorrow:

50.5°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

17:46

Day Length:

9 h. 53 min.

Montevideo in July

Minimum:

71.6°F

Average:

74.3°F

Maximum:

75.9°F

Sea water temperature in Montevideo today

As of now, in Montevideo, the water temperature is 50.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 50.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Montevideo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 22	53.6°F	53.9°F	54.5°F
Jun 23	53.6°F	53.7°F	54.4°F
Jun 24	52.3°F	53.6°F	54.1°F
Jun 25	52.3°F	51.6°F	54.0°F
Jun 26	51.7°F	52.0°F	53.8°F
Jun 27	51.7°F	51.5°F	53.6°F
Jun 28	51.6°F	50.6°F	53.2°F
Jun 29	51.6°F	50.9°F	53.2°F
Jun 30	50.8°F	50.5°F	53.1°F
Jul 1	50.8°F	50.3°F	52.9°F
Jul 2	51.0°F	48.5°F	52.5°F
Jul 3	51.3°F	48.6°F	52.8°F
Jul 4	51.2°F	48.4°F	52.5°F
Jul 5	50.7°F	48.5°F	52.2°F
Jul 6	50.2°F	48.5°F	52.2°F
Jul 7	50.5°F	49.2°F	52.5°F
Jul 8	50.5°F	48.8°F	52.5°F
Jul 9	50.1°F	47.4°F	52.2°F
Jul 10	50.3°F	48.1°F	52.3°F
Jul 11	50.1°F	49.5°F	52.1°F
Jul 12	49.9°F	49.5°F	51.9°F
Jul 13	49.8°F	49.2°F	51.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Montevideo by month

In Montevideo, the months January through February offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 78 swimming days.

The warmest water in Montevideo was recorded on March 1, 2017, reaching a 82.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 9, 2025, dipping to 47.4°F. The average readings by season are 74.5°F in Winter, 67.5°F in Spring, 53.6°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.