Uruguay in May

Summer (December-March) brings warm weather and crowds. Beach towns come alive, but hotel prices triple. Montevideo hits 80°F regularly, perfect for outdoor dining in Pocitos neighborhood. Autumn (April-May) offers the sweet spot - warm days, cool nights, and manageable prices. Wine harvest season means fresh vintages and festival celebrations. Winter (June-August) sees temperatures drop to 50°F. Most beach towns shut down, but Montevideo's cultural scene heats up. Theater season peaks, and you'll have museums to yourself. Spring (September-November) delivers mild weather and blooming jacaranda trees that turn Montevideo purple. Perfect for walking tours of Ciudad Vieja. Here's what guidebooks won't tell you: January and February see massive crowds from Argentina and Brazil escaping their summer heat. Book accommodations months ahead or avoid these months entirely.