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 »
  In Montevideo in March, the average water temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F). On the first day of March in Montevideo, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:21.
• Punta del Este - March »
  In Punta del Este during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. On the last day of March, in Punta del Este, Uruguay, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:35 -03.
• Salto - March »
  In Salto, Uruguay, during March, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 153mm (6.02") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Salto, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:25.
• 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 ranging between max 25°C (77°F) and min 16.1°C (61°F). March is the month with the most rainfall in Ciudad de la Costa, with 110mm (4.33") of accumulated precipitation.
• Rivera - March »
  In Rivera, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. 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 »
  On the first day of March in Durazno sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:21. In Durazno, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation.
• 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. The months with the highest UV index in La Paloma are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Melo - March »
  On the first day of March in Melo sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:11. In Melo in March, during 5 rainfall days, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pando - March »
  January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Pando, Uruguay. In Pando, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.
• 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. In Treinta y Tres in March, during 12.1 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• 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. In Villa Serrana, during March, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.
• Tacuarembo - March »
  The first month of the autumn, March, is also a moderately hot month in Tacuarembo with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°C (62.8°F) and 27.6°C (81.7°F). Tacuarembo's shift into March is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F) from February's 29.1°C (84.4°F) in temperature.