March weather forecast
Uruguay

March marks the beginning of autumn in Uruguay. During this month, the country experiences a noticeable transition from the summer heat towards milder conditions. Average temperatures range from 16°C (60.8°F) at night to 28°C (82.4°F) during the day, revealing a gradual decrease compared to February.

The capital city, Montevideo, embraces the onset of autumn with temperatures varying between 17°C (62.6°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The Atlantic Ocean's moderating effect continues to play a significant role in preventing extreme fluctuations in temperature, ensuring comfortable conditions for city dwellers and visitors alike.

The beach town of Punta del Este also experiences a slight reduction in temperature, averaging between 16°C (60.8°F) and 26°C (78.8°F) in March. The warm and inviting sea waters, coupled with less intense daytime heat, extend the beach season into the early autumn.

In terms of precipitation, March sees a minor decrease compared to February. Uruguay experiences an average rainfall of 85mm (3.35"), spread across about eight days. This continuing reduction in rainfall marks a steady approach towards the drier months of the year.

In the interior regions, cities like Tacuarembó maintain warmer daytime temperatures, reaching up to 28°C (82.4°F). However, the lack of sea breezes can result in the heat feeling more intense during the afternoon hours, particularly under direct sunlight.

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• Montevideo - March »
  On the first day of March in Montevideo, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:22. In Montevideo in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 105mm (4.13") of accumulated precipitation.
• Punta del Este - March »
  March sees a noticeable dip in temperature, signalling the tail-end of summer in Punta del Este. In Punta del Este, in March, the average water temperature is 22.3°C (72.1°F).
• Salto - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Salto is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation. In Salto, during March, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation.
• Ciudad de la Costa - March »
  The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Ciudad de la Costa with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 16.1°C (61°F). An average minimum temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) marks the month of March in Ciudad de la Costa.
• Rivera - March »
  In Rivera, Uruguay, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Rivera.
• Durazno - March »
  In Durazno during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Durazno sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:22.
• La Paloma - March »
  The month with the least rainfall in La Paloma is March, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically collects 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. In La Paloma during March, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.
• Melo - March »
  On the last day of March, in Melo, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:34 -03. March's arrival in Melo brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F), slightly deviating from February's 29.7°C (85.5°F).
• Pando - March »
  On the last day of March, in Pando sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:40 -03. On the first day of March in Pando sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:21.
• Treinta y Tres - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Treinta y Tres are March and April Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 44mm (1.73") of rain. On the first day of March in Treinta y Tres sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:13.
• Villa Serrana - March »
  The month with the least rainfall in Villa Serrana is March, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically collects 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. During the month of March, the temperature in Villa Serrana generally drops to a low average of 16.3°C (61.3°F).
• Tacuarembo - March »
  March, the first month of the autumn in Tacuarembo, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.6°C (81.7°F) and min 17.1°C (62.8°F). In Tacuarembo, Uruguay, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 145mm (5.71") of accumulated precipitation.