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 10.68°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.

51.2

°F

July 16, 04:10

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

51.2°F

Tomorrow:

51.1°F

Sunrise:

07:50

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

10 h. 2 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 51.2°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 0.6°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 fall a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 48.3°F on 2024.

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 50.9°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
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	52.0°F
Jul 7	50.1°F	49.2°F	52.3°F
Jul 8	49.9°F	48.8°F	52.3°F
Jul 9	49.9°F	47.4°F	51.9°F
Jul 10	50.0°F	48.1°F	52.1°F
Jul 11	50.1°F	49.5°F	51.9°F
Jul 12	48.3°F	49.5°F	51.5°F
Jul 13	49.9°F	49.2°F	51.6°F
Jul 14	50.0°F	49.4°F	51.8°F
Jul 15	51.2°F	50.8°F	51.9°F
Jul 16	51.2°F	52.0°F	51.9°F
Jul 17	51.1°F	52.1°F	51.7°F
Jul 18	51.2°F	51.7°F	51.9°F
Jul 19	50.8°F	50.8°F	51.5°F
Jul 20	50.8°F	51.7°F	51.5°F
Jul 21	50.9°F	52.2°F	51.5°F
Jul 22	50.9°F	52.6°F	51.5°F
Jul 23	50.8°F	52.4°F	51.5°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.