What is the current water temperature in Montevideo?

As of now, in Montevideo, the water temperature is 25.26°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

77.5

°F

December 24, 15:40

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

74.6°F

Tomorrow:

77.7°F

Sunrise:

05:29

Sunset:

19:59

Day Length:

14 h. 30 min.

Montevideo in December

Minimum:

73.5°F

Average:

75.7°F

Maximum:

78.2°F

Sea water temperature in Montevideo today

As of now, in Montevideo, the water temperature is 77.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 4.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 71.3°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 78.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 77.6°F, while the maximum might reach 79.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Montevideo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 10	73.3°F	70.6°F	71.7°F
Dec 11	72.0°F	71.2°F	72.0°F
Dec 12	72.4°F	71.6°F	72.4°F
Dec 13	74.2°F	71.2°F	72.4°F
Dec 14	75.8°F	71.0°F	72.9°F
Dec 15	75.2°F	71.8°F	72.8°F
Dec 16	74.4°F	72.3°F	72.5°F
Dec 17	73.5°F	71.8°F	72.3°F
Dec 18	73.7°F	73.3°F	72.5°F
Dec 19	74.0°F	73.6°F	72.6°F
Dec 20	73.8°F	73.3°F	72.3°F
Dec 21	74.4°F	73.3°F	72.6°F
Dec 22	74.8°F	72.2°F	72.4°F
Dec 23	74.6°F	74.5°F	72.7°F
Dec 24	77.5°F	73.2°F	72.7°F
Dec 25	77.7°F	72.6°F	72.9°F
Dec 26	77.6°F	72.6°F	72.8°F
Dec 27	77.6°F	72.1°F	72.8°F
Dec 28	78.2°F	71.7°F	73.4°F
Dec 29	78.7°F	70.6°F	73.9°F
Dec 30	79.2°F	71.9°F	74.4°F
Dec 31	79.4°F	71.7°F	74.6°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 74.5°F in Winter, 67.7°F in Spring, 53.8°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.