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Montevideo, Uruguay

Capital city · Population 1.3M

Montevideo is the capital and the largest city in Uruguay with a population of approximately 1,270,737 people as of 2026. This makes it the 407th largest city in the world, accounting for 37.52% of Uruguay's total population of 3.4M. Montevideo is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Montevideo timezone. The average annual temperature is 16.9°C with 853 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 31 meters above sea level.

Population

1,270,737

Global Rank

#407

Country Rank

#1

% of Uruguay

37.52%

Avg Temperature

16.9°C

Annual Rainfall

853 mm

Elevation

31 m

Timezone

America/Montevideo

Montevideo on the Map

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Climate in Montevideo

Montevideo's warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Mar with 165 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

21.9°C
Jan
23°C
Feb
21.2°C
Mar
18.3°C
Apr
13.1°C
May
13.3°C
Jun
9.3°C
Jul
11.6°C
Aug
14°C
Sep
17.2°C
Oct
19.8°C
Nov
19.7°C
Dec
9.3°C23°C

Monthly Rainfall

23 mm
Jan
71 mm
Feb
165 mm
Mar
122 mm
Apr
49 mm
May
65 mm
Jun
8 mm
Jul
118 mm
Aug
46 mm
Sep
56 mm
Oct
70 mm
Nov
60 mm
Dec

Uruguay at a Glance

Country Population

3,386,588

Capital

Montevideo

Region

South America

Major Cities

1

GDP per Capita

$23,907

Life Expectancy

78.3 years

Urban Population

95.6%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Montevideo with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Montevideo by distance
CityPopulationDistance
La Plata195,443161 km
Berazategui180,523185 km
Quilmes262,379190 km
Buenos Aires2,891,082203 km
Lomas de Zamora111,897203 km
Balvanera152,198204 km
Villa Lugano114,000210 km
Belgrano138,942211 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montevideo?

The population of Montevideo, Uruguay is approximately 1,270,737 people, making it the 407th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Uruguay.

Is Montevideo the capital of Uruguay?

Yes, Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay.

What is the climate like in Montevideo?

Montevideo has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C and receives 853 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul.

What timezone is Montevideo in?

Montevideo is in the America/Montevideo timezone.