Fortaleza del Cerro Fortaleza del Cerro
Fortaleza del Cerro is a fortress and museum building in Montevideo that is also designated as a Cultural Heritage Monument. It was established in 1809 and is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Uruguay on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are January and February, when daily highs reach 25 °C. July is the coolest month, with average highs of 13 °C and lows of 9 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring in March at 116 mm and April at 106 mm.
To reach the site, you can fly into Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport in Ciudad de la Costa, which is 22 km away. The fortress is located 7 km from the capital, Montevideo. While visiting, you can combine your trip with other nearby locations such as Solís Theatre, Plaza Independencia, Executive Tower, Montevideo, Telecommunications Tower, or Palacio Salvo, all of which are approximately 6 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 96 | 116 | 106 | 95 | 91 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 108 | 99 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
