πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Ύ Uruguay travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Uruguay β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
$U UYU
Uruguayan Peso Β· vs USD
Electricity
220V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type F, Type I, Type C
Best months
Apr, Nov, Oct
Avg high 22Β°C Β· 8 rain days
Capital time zone
America/Montevideo
Cities covered
3
1 with full climate data

Top cities in Uruguay

Public holidays in Uruguay

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Uruguay β†’

Money & currency

The Uruguayan Peso (UYU, symbol $U) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Uruguay's dress code.

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