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Constitution Square, Montevideo

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Montevideo's Constitution Square anchors the Ciudad Vieja with the Metropolitan Cathedral and historic government buildings; visitors come for colonial architecture and street markets.

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Constitution Square, Montevideo essentials

Address: Plaza Constitución (Constitution Square), Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Constitution Square, Montevideo

Walkable year-round; spring and autumn provide the most comfortable weather for exploring the historic quarter.

Spring/Autumn
September-November, March-May · 10-22°C
Pleasant temperatures for walking and people-watching without summer's humidity.
Summer
December-February · 20-30°C
Busy with festivals and outdoor life; afternoons can be warm.

Weather & Climate near Constitution Square, Montevideo

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (873 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 18° - 28° 23° 78 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
February - 18° - 27° 22° 73 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
March - 16° - 25° 21° 80 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
April - 13° - 21° 17° 73 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
May - 10° - 18° 14° 73 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
June - 7° - 15° 11° 63 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
July - 6° - 14° 10° 66 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
August - 7° - 16° 11° 72 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
September - 9° - 17° 13° 74 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
October - 11° - 20° 16° 87 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
November - 13° - 23° 18° 72 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
December - 16° - 26° 21° 62 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Constitution Square, Montevideo

Plaza Constitución is in Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja (Old City), a short walk from the port and the main bus terminals. It is easily reached on foot from Plaza Independencia and by local buses that serve the historic centre.

Tips for Visiting Constitution Square, Montevideo

  • Visit early morning to see local vendors setting up and to avoid peak pedestrian traffic in the old city.
  • Combine a walk through Ciudad Vieja and the nearby Solís Theatre for historical context.
  • Watch for pickpockets in crowded areas-standard city safety precautions apply.