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 18.17°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.7

°F

October 10, 17:37

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.2°F

Tomorrow:

64.8°F

Sunrise:

06:09

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

12 h. 46 min.

Montevideo in October

Minimum:

73.3°F

Average:

75.1°F

Maximum:

76.4°F

Sea water temperature in Montevideo today

As of now, in Montevideo, the water temperature is 64.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.8°F higher 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 58.3°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.6°F, while the maximum might reach 66.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Montevideo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	58.8°F	59.0°F	58.9°F
Sep 27	59.2°F	58.4°F	59.1°F
Sep 28	59.0°F	59.0°F	59.2°F
Sep 29	59.0°F	58.8°F	59.1°F
Sep 30	60.1°F	59.9°F	59.3°F
Oct 1	61.7°F	62.3°F	59.5°F
Oct 2	61.7°F	61.1°F	59.2°F
Oct 3	63.1°F	62.7°F	59.8°F
Oct 4	63.3°F	62.3°F	59.6°F
Oct 5	64.9°F	62.2°F	59.9°F
Oct 6	64.5°F	62.6°F	60.2°F
Oct 7	63.9°F	63.0°F	60.4°F
Oct 8	63.4°F	62.8°F	60.5°F
Oct 9	64.2°F	62.7°F	60.8°F
Oct 10	64.7°F	62.7°F	60.9°F
Oct 11	64.8°F	62.1°F	61.0°F
Oct 12	64.7°F	63.6°F	61.0°F
Oct 13	64.6°F	63.1°F	60.9°F
Oct 14	65.0°F	64.3°F	61.2°F
Oct 15	65.3°F	63.8°F	61.5°F
Oct 16	65.4°F	63.8°F	61.7°F
Oct 17	66.2°F	64.6°F	62.4°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 80 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 74.4°F in Winter, 67.7°F in Spring, 53.8°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.