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 11.81°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.

53.3

°F

August 30, 11:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.9°F

Tomorrow:

53.2°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

18:24

Day Length:

11 h. 17 min.

Montevideo in September

Minimum:

72.8°F

Average:

74.5°F

Maximum:

75.9°F

Sea water temperature in Montevideo today

As of now, in Montevideo, the water temperature is 53.3°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 1.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 52.9°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 53.2°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
Aug 16	51.5°F	53.4°F	53.5°F
Aug 17	51.9°F	53.0°F	53.4°F
Aug 18	52.5°F	53.3°F	53.6°F
Aug 19	52.5°F	53.1°F	53.7°F
Aug 20	52.4°F	53.3°F	53.7°F
Aug 21	52.5°F	53.8°F	53.5°F
Aug 22	52.0°F	54.1°F	53.3°F
Aug 23	52.0°F	54.6°F	53.5°F
Aug 24	51.8°F	54.9°F	53.6°F
Aug 25	51.2°F	54.3°F	53.5°F
Aug 26	51.7°F	54.1°F	53.8°F
Aug 27	51.8°F	54.5°F	54.0°F
Aug 28	52.3°F	55.7°F	54.6°F
Aug 29	52.9°F	56.4°F	54.8°F
Aug 30	53.3°F	56.7°F	55.0°F
Aug 31	53.2°F	56.4°F	55.0°F
Sep 1	53.4°F	55.7°F	55.2°F
Sep 2	53.3°F	56.9°F	55.0°F
Sep 3	53.0°F	56.4°F	54.8°F
Sep 4	53.1°F	56.6°F	54.9°F
Sep 5	53.3°F	55.6°F	55.0°F
Sep 6	53.4°F	55.3°F	55.1°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.