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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Obelisk of Montevideo
Best visited in spring or autumn for pleasant walking weather and moderate crowds.
Spring
September-November · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Mild weather and blooming city parks; pleasant for walking.
Autumn
March-May · 16-24°C (61-75°F)
Comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists.
Summer
December-February · 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Warmer and livelier; long evenings for strolls.
Weather & Climate near Obelisk of Montevideo
Climate
Obelisk of Montevideo's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (932 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
Air Quality:
AQI 55
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 18° - 27° | 23° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 16° - 25° | 20° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 21° | 17° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 77 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 67 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 16° | 11° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 77 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 67 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Obelisk of Montevideo
The Obelisk is located adjacent to Plaza Independencia on Avenida 18 de Julio in central Montevideo. It is within walking distance from Ciudad Vieja and accessible by city buses and taxis; Montevideo’s main transit routes converge near Plaza Independencia.
Tips for Visiting Obelisk of Montevideo
- Visit at dawn or dusk for the best light and to avoid traffic on the Avenida 18 de Julio approaches.
- Combine a stop with Ciudad Vieja and the port for a fuller sense of Montevideo's urban history.
- Look closely at the inscriptions and the sculptural reliefs - they narrate Uruguay's independence history and civic ideals.