Forecast for Saturday, July 18, 2026: Weather Conditions Across Uruguay, According to Inumet
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Uruguay will experience unstable weather on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 26°C.
- The forecast includes cloudy skies, intermittent rain, and thunderstorms across various regions, with varying wind speeds.
- Specific conditions and temperature ranges are detailed for the northwest, northeast, southwest, center-south, and east of the country.
Uruguay is set for an unstable weather day on Saturday, July 18, 2026, according to the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet). The national temperature range is expected to be between a low of 12°C and a high of 26°C.
The northwest region will see cloudy to overcast skies in the morning with temporary improvements, accompanied by rain and thunderstorms. Winds will blow from the north at 30-50 km/h, with gusts up to 60 km/h, and possible strong impulses linked to electrical activity. The afternoon and evening will continue with overcast skies and intermittent rain and storms, as winds decrease to 20-40 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h.
In the northeast, similar conditions are forecast with morning cloudiness, temporary improvements, and precipitation. Winds will be from the north at 30-50 km/h, with gusts up to 60 km/h. The afternoon and evening will remain overcast with occasional improvements and new storms, with winds from the north at 20-40 km/h.
The southwest and center-south regions will experience cloudy and overcast mornings with windy conditions and probable rain and thunderstorms. Winds in the southwest will be from the east at 20-40 km/h, while in the center-south, they will be from the north at 20-40 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h. Both areas will see overcast skies in the afternoon and evening with temporary improvements and isolated rain.
The east and metropolitan area will also face cloudy and overcast conditions, with temporary improvements, fog, and isolated rain and storms. Winds will be from the north at 20-40 km/h, with gusts up to 60 km/h. Punta del Este is expected to start the morning overcast.
Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.