Uruguay Weather Update: Cloudy Skies, Showers, and a Temperature Drop Expected

Uruguay is bracing for a shift in weather conditions this Thursday, February 19, 2026, with cloudy skies, scattered showers, and potential thunderstorms forecast across much of the country. A cold front is expected to bring a notable drop in temperatures in the coming days, according to the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet).

Regional Forecasts

Montevideo and Metropolitan Area

The capital city and surrounding areas will experience a mostly cloudy day with a low of 20°C and a high of 27°C. Morning conditions will include overcast skies and mist, with northeast to northwest winds between 10-30 km/h, and variable periods of 0-10 km/h. The afternoon and evening are likely to see cloud cover and the possibility of isolated storms, accompanied by south to southeast winds of 10-30 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h.

Eastern Uruguay

Eastern regions will see temperatures ranging from a minimum of 18°C to a maximum of 29°C. The morning will be cloudy with periods of overcast and a low chance of precipitation, along with fog and mist. Winds will be from the northeast to northwest at 10-30 km/h. In the afternoon and evening, overcast to cloudy conditions are expected with precipitation and potential storms. Winds will shift from northwest to the east sector at 10-30 km/h, with periods of lower intensity.

Western Uruguay

Western Uruguay will experience temperatures between 18°C and 28°C. The morning will be cloudy and overcast with precipitation and storms, as well as fog. Winds will be from the east to northwest at 10-20 km/h, with variable periods and strong gusts associated with the storms. The afternoon and evening will continue to see precipitation and storms, with improvement expected towards the end of the period. Winds will be from the northwest at 10-30 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h and strong gusts linked to storms.

Northern Uruguay

Northern parts of the country will have a minimum temperature of 20°C and a maximum of 29°C. The morning will be cloudy and overcast with precipitation and storms, along with fogs and mists. Winds will blow from the eastern sector at 10-30 km/h, with strong gusts associated with storms. The afternoon and evening will remain cloudy and overcast with continued precipitation and storms, while the wind will remain from the eastern sector at 10-30 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h.

Cold Front Impact

A cold front arriving on Thursday is expected to cause a drop in temperatures across Uruguay. Meteorologist Guillermo Ramis indicated that recent rainfall has been concentrated in the north, with Montevideo and the metropolitan area experiencing little significant rain so far [Inumet]. The passage of the cold front will lead to a noticeable thermal decrease in the coming days, with minimums of 21°C and maximums of 25°C – lower than usual for this time of year – potentially lasting until at least Sunday with “some showers.”

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