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Uruguay Weather Forecast: Cold Temperatures and Frost Expected Saturday, August 22, 2026

Uruguay Weather Forecast: Cold Temperatures and Frost Expected Saturday, August 22, 2026

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Uruguay will experience low temperatures, with national minimums of 1°C and maximums of 14°C on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
  • Frost is expected in several regions, particularly in the northwest, northeast, and central-south areas.
  • Coastal areas, especially in the east and Punta del Este, will see stronger winds and potential coastal showers.

Uruguay is set for a cold Saturday, August 22, 2026, with the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) forecasting low temperatures and widespread frost. The national minimum temperature is expected to be 1°C, with a high of 14°C.

The northwest region will see clear to partly cloudy skies in the morning, accompanied by agrometeorological frost. Winds will shift from southeast to variable, and the day will remain cool with fog and mist. The minimum temperature will be 2°C, reaching a high of 14°C.

In the northeast, clear to partly cloudy conditions with fog and frost are expected. Winds will be from the south to west. The region will experience low temperatures throughout the day, with a minimum of 1°C and a maximum of 13°C.

The central-south and southwest regions will also face clear to partly cloudy skies and agrometeorological frost. Winds will be from the west. Temperatures will remain low, with minimums around 1-2°C and highs of 11-13°C.

Eastern Uruguay and the popular coastal resort of Punta del Este will experience more active weather. The east coast can expect clear to partly cloudy skies with periods of increased cloudiness, frost, and coastal showers. Winds will be from the west, with gusts up to 50-60 km/h along the coast. Punta del Este will have partly cloudy skies with gradual improvement, but also showers and strong westerly winds, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 8°C to a high of 10°C.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.