Plaza de Cagancha

Things to Do

Nearby Attractions to Plaza de Cagancha

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Palacio Taranco

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Montevideo Cabildo

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Constitution Square, Montevideo

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Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

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Parque Rodó

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National Museum of Visual Arts (Uruguay)

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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Plaza de Cagancha

Mild seasons (spring and autumn) are comfortable for exploring Montevideo's plazas and nearby avenues.

Spring/Autumn

September-November, March-May · 15-24°C

Pleasant city weather for strolling and cafés.

Weather & Climate near Plaza de Cagancha

Climate

Plaza de Cagancha'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 (911 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Excellent	18° - 27°	23°	85 mm	some cloud	72%	4.7 m/s	3.1 extreme	14.0h
February	Excellent	17° - 27°	22°	78 mm	some cloud	75%	4.5 m/s	2.6 extreme	13.2h
March	Excellent	16° - 25°	21°	81 mm	some cloud	77%	4.3 m/s	2.0 extreme	12.2h
April	Very Good	13° - 21°	17°	75 mm	partly cloudy	78%	4.2 m/s	1.2 high	11.1h
May	Very Good	10° - 18°	14°	74 mm	partly cloudy	82%	4.2 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.2h
June	Good	7° - 15°	11°	64 mm	partly cloudy	84%	4.4 m/s	0.4 low	9.7h
July	Good	6° - 14°	10°	71 mm	partly cloudy	85%	4.5 m/s	0.4 low	10.0h
August	Very Good	7° - 16°	11°	76 mm	partly cloudy	84%	4.6 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.7h
September	Very Good	8° - 17°	13°	76 mm	partly cloudy	82%	5.0 m/s	1.2 high	11.7h
October	Very Good	11° - 20°	16°	89 mm	partly cloudy	80%	4.9 m/s	1.9 very high	12.8h
November	Excellent	13° - 23°	18°	76 mm	some cloud	75%	4.9 m/s	2.5 extreme	13.8h
December	Excellent	16° - 26°	21°	66 mm	some cloud	72%	5.0 m/s	3.0 extreme	14.3h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Plaza de Cagancha

Plaza de Cagancha sits along Avenida 18 de Julio in central Montevideo and is well-served by city buses and is walkable from Ciudad Vieja and nearby neighbourhoods.

Tips for Visiting Plaza de Cagancha

Visit in the morning to see local residents using the square for their daily routines and to avoid the midday heat.
Look for the column and clock that punctuate the plaza - they are focal points for local meetups.