Solís Theatre

The Solís Theatre is a neoclassical theatre building in Montevideo, Uruguay, designed by architect Carlo Zucchi. Opened in 1856, the building is a Cultural Heritage Monument with a capacity of 1,900. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Uruguay on English Wikipedia, ranking 8th among the country's sights and 10th among the sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The theatre is located in Municipality B, 1 km from Montevideo. The nearest airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, which is 18 km away. The building is wheelchair accessible.
The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs between 24 °C and 25 °C. The wettest months are March, with about 111 mm of rain, and April, with about 102 mm. The coldest temperatures are in July, with a high of 13 °C and a low of 9 °C, followed by June and August, where daily highs are 14 °C. Nearby sights include the Executive Tower (0.1 km), Plaza Independencia (0.2 km), and Palacio Salvo (0.3 km). The Telecommunications Tower (1.9 km) and the Legislative Palace of Uruguay (2.2 km) are also close by.
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 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 91 | 111 | 102 | 91 | 88 | 80 | 78 | 81 | 104 | 94 | 76 |
| 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.