Uruguay Weather Forecast for July 17, 2026: Unstable Conditions Expected Nationwide
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Uruguay will experience unstable weather on Friday, July 17, 2026, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 29°C.
- The northwest and northeast regions can expect morning and evening rain, storms, and strong winds.
- The southwest, center-south, and east regions will also see unstable conditions with rain, storms, and strong winds, while Punta del Este will have cooler temperatures.
Uruguay is set for an unstable weather day on Friday, July 17, 2026, according to the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet). Temperatures nationwide will fluctuate between a low of 15°C and a high of 29°C.
The northwest and northeast regions are forecast to have cloudy and overcast mornings with rain and storms, accompanied by strong winds. These conditions are expected to persist into the afternoon and evening, with winds from the northeast to north reaching 30-50 km/h and gusts of 60-70 km/h. The maximum temperature in the northwest will be 29°C, and in the northeast, 28°C.
In the southwest, the day will begin cloudy and overcast with rain and storms, and winds from the north at 30-50 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h. The afternoon and evening may bring temporary improvements, fog, and possible further rain and storms, with winds shifting to the northwest to southwest at 20-50 km/h.
The center-south and east regions will experience similar unstable weather, with cloudy skies, rain, and storms throughout the day. Winds in these areas will range from 30-50 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h. Temperatures in the center-south and east will be around 16°C minimum and 25-26°C maximum.
Punta del Este will see cloudy and overcast conditions with temporary improvements, rain, and storms. Winds will be from the northeast to northwest at 30-50 km/h with strong gusts. Temperatures there will be cooler, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 20°C.
Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.