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 11.0°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.

51.8

°F

August 27, 10:29

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.7°F

Tomorrow:

52.4°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

18:22

Day Length:

11 h. 11 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 51.8°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 2.5°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 slightly 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 56.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 51.8°F on 2024.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 52.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.3°F, while the maximum might reach 52.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Montevideo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 13	52.2°F	53.9°F	53.4°F
Aug 14	51.8°F	54.0°F	53.5°F
Aug 15	51.5°F	54.1°F	53.6°F
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	54.3°F
Aug 28	52.4°F	55.7°F	54.9°F
Aug 29	52.5°F	56.4°F	55.0°F
Aug 30	52.6°F	56.7°F	55.0°F
Aug 31	52.5°F	56.4°F	55.0°F
Sep 1	52.7°F	55.7°F	55.2°F
Sep 2	52.6°F	56.9°F	55.0°F
Sep 3	52.3°F	56.4°F	54.8°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.