Montevideo Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (27/100)
Is Montevideo safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Montevideo scores 27/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Uruguay Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 28 Jul 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 10)
Crime (score 45)
October 13, 2026
Montevideo, Uruguay has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 27 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 10/100; last updated October 13, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Uruguay travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Montevideo currently sits at 27/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Montevideo is crime (45/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (10/100). This page was last updated on October 13, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (29/100) and crime and scams (32/100).
A score of 27 is higher than the scores of 18% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Montevideo currently maintains a moderate baseline risk composite score of 27 out of 100 and a US State Department travel advisory level 2. Additionally, travelers should note the current CDC Level 1 global dengue health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 01:57 UTC
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Day vs Night Safety in Montevideo
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Montevideo
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Montevideo for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 35/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 10/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 35/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 35/100 · Transport 35/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 20/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 13, 2026 |
Live conditions in Montevideo
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Uruguay - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Montevideo happened in January, February, March and December (4 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Uruguay travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Uruguay entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Montevideo
The most weather-stable two-month window for Montevideo is November–December, when typical daily temperatures run from about 16°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 89 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; February is the wettest typical month at about 107 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Montevideo
Montevideo has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 2 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: British Hospital
- Hospital: Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell
- Hospital: Hospital Italiano Umberto I
- Hospital: Médica Uruguaya
- Hospital: Sanatorio "Luis Pedro Lenguas"
- Hospital: Sanatorio Americano
- Hospital: Sanatorio Canzani - Unidad de Internacion Crenadecer
- Hospital: Sanatorio Enrique Cabal
- Hospital: Sanatorio Oscar Magurno Souto
- Hospital: Sanidad Naval Centro Asistencial Familiar Montevideo
- Police: Dirección Nacional de Policía Científica
- Police: Grupo de Reserva Tactica de la Jefatura de Policia de Montevideo
- Police: Jefatura de Policia de Montevideo
- Police: Seccional 1a.
- Police: Seccional 2a.
- Police: Seccional 3a.
- Police: Seccional 4a.
- Police: Seccional 5a.
- Police: Seccional 6a.
- Police: Unidad Especializada Violencia Doméstica I
- Embassy: Asociación Latinoamericana de Integracion
- Embassy: Embassy of Argentina
- Embassy: Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
- Embassy: German Embassy
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic
- Pharmacy: Antartida
- Pharmacy: Astral
- Pharmacy: Farmashop
- Pharmacy: Garate
- Pharmacy: Homeopatía Alemana
- Pharmacy: Homeopatía Landinelli
- Pharmacy: Olivencia
- Pharmacy: Oriente
- Pharmacy: San Roque
- Pharmacy: San Roque
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Cuartel Centenario
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Uruguay)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided search results do not contain information regarding local medical facilities, hospital access, or healthcare services for travelers in Montevideo.
Common scam patterns
- Armed and Motorcycle Criminals. Armed criminals commonly travel in pairs and approach victims on motorcycles. They have also targeted grocery stores and restaurants, where bystanders have been affected. Tip: Remain vigilant in public venues and commercial spots where criminals on motorcycles frequently operate.
- Traffic and Street Theft. Thieves often target cars stopped at traffic lights or individuals using ATMs on the street. Petty crimes like pickpocketing and bag snatching also occur across the city. Tip: Avoid using street ATMs and keep car doors locked with windows up when stopped at traffic lights.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 35 → 27 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 36 → 35 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Montevideo's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Montevideo
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Montevideo, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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