Uruguay's capital and home to nearly half the country's population, Montevideo was founded by the Spanish in 1724 as a strategic fortress against Portuguese expansion from Brazil. The Rambla, a 22km waterfront promenade along the Rio de la Plata, is the longest continuous sidewalk in the world. The city hosted the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 at the Estadio Centenario, where Uruguay won the tournament.
Nights sit around 10°C and afternoons around 18°C, though some nights drop to 5°C.
The year in Montevideo moves gently: summer afternoons sit around 27°C, winter ones around 16°C.
Some summer days reach 34°C, and some winter nights drop to 2°C.
Rain is spread through the year: about 9 days in 30 in April, the wettest month, and 7 in May.
Air quality is worth watching: July averages an AQI of 53, while April clears to 35.
Days stretch to about 14.3 hours of light in December and shrink to 9.7 in June — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best months in Montevideo are January – February. Expect fast internet (234 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €1500 a month).
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