Section 05 · 9 guides
When to Visit
Guides 9
Semana de Turismo: Uruguay’s Easter Week, Explained (2026)
Semana de Turismo Uruguay: how Holy Week became a secular Tourism Week in 1919, the Semana Criolla gaucho festival, 2026 dates and what closes.
Uruguay Public Holidays 2026 (and What Actually Closes)
A 2026 calendar of Uruguay public holidays, plus the working vs non-working rule and what actually closes, from banks to buses. How to plan around it.
Christmas & New Year’s Eve in Uruguay (2026)
Christmas in Uruguay is a hot, summer affair: Noche Buena asado and fireworks, New Year's Eve in Punta del Este, and what stays open. A local guide.
Uruguay in Spring: September, October & November (2026)
Uruguay in spring (September to November): the best weather with the fewest crowds, ceibo blooms, late whale season and Heritage Day. Month by month.
Uruguay in Winter: June, July & August (2026)
Uruguay in winter (June to August): whale watching, hot springs, Montevideo culture and low prices. Why the off season is underrated, month by month.
Uruguay in Autumn: March, April & May (2026)
Uruguay in autumn (March to May): mild shoulder-season weather, the wine harvest, lower prices and thinning crowds. A month-by-month travel guide.
Uruguay in Summer: December, January & February (2026)
Uruguay in summer (December to February): peak-season beaches, heat, prices, Carnaval and how far ahead to book Punta del Este. An honest local guide.
Weather in Uruguay: Climate & Seasons Explained (2026)
A month-by-month guide to Uruguay's weather: temperatures, rainfall, the four seasons and what to pack, from the Atlantic coast to the warm interior.
Best Time to Visit Uruguay: Month-by-Month Guide (2026)
The best time to visit Uruguay, month by month: real weather numbers, crowd and price patterns, carnival and whale seasons, and the weeks locals would quietly skip.