Uruguay Weather - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

Uruguay is quite easy to get in and out off. Residents from a large number of countries..

Travel Health

Due to its climatic location, vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Diptheria and Rabies..

Local Currency

The local currency is the Peso (Ur$). The currency is very weak with Ur$1.0 0 equivalent..

Weather

Uruguay has a subtropical climate with hot summers and milder winters. The lack of..

Local Customs

The locals in Uruguay are very friendly and welcome visitors. It is customary for..

Languages

Spanish is spoken throughout Uruguay with some limited English in the tourist spots..

Transport Options

The international airport is in the suburb of Carrasco, which is 18km east of central..

Travel Tips

Smoking is not allowed in cinemas, theatres or on public transport. Uruguay has..

Local Food

Uruguayan cuisine tends to be mild with little spice added to dishes. Barbecued meats..

Local Timezones

Uruguay is East of the International Date Line, and 3 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time..

Dutyfree Limits

Duty free is available at the international airport. If you’re 18 years of age or..

Weather

Uruguay has a subtropical climate with hot summers and milder winters. The lack of mountains makes the area vulnerable to rapid changes in weather fonts so it is advisable to be prepared for changes in temperature and rain when going out.

The winter months from June to August experience strong winds, rain and cool temperatures with the July average being 11 degrees. Most visitors tend to visit over the summer months of December to February when it is hotter and drier with the January average temperature of 21 to 26 degrees. The interior hill country is slightly cooler than the coastal areas.

Highlights of Uruguay

Montevideo Information

Almost due east across the La Plata River (Rio de la Plata) from Buenos Aires is the capital city of Uruguay..

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