Melo, Uruguay: Remote Work City Guide
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- America/Montevideo · -3h UTC
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About Melo
Last updated August 2, 2026
Melo, the capital of Cerro Largo, has a cost of living at 64% of the US baseline and uses America/Montevideo (-3h UTC), with Spanish among its main languages. The city sits at an elevation of about 102 m. The best month for moderate weather is November, with an average of 19°C and about 8 rainy days. Livability is high, with high safety (78), high healthcare (76), and high digital infrastructure (74).
Key metrics
91 matchRecommended travel month
November
Year-round average
Cost of living
64% of US
Compared to US index (100)
Temperature
14–24°C
Target -10–50°C
Rainfall
8 rainy days
102 mm/mo · target 0–31 days
Work hours
1PM–10PM
4h overlap with your schedule
Languages
Spanish
Population
51K
Livability
High
Safety
78
High
Healthcare
76
High
Digital
74
High
Map of Melo
Climate chart
Climate by month
| Month | Avg temp (°C) | Low–high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 18–28 | 107 | 9.5 |
| Feb | 23 | 18–28 | 111 | 10.3 |
| Mar | 21 | 17–26 | 96 | 9 |
| Apr | 18 | 14–23 | 137 | 9.6 |
| May | 15 | 11–19 | 106 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 12 | 8–16 | 116 | 9 |
| Jul | 11 | 8–16 | 110 | 8.7 |
| Aug | 13 | 9–18 | 108 | 8.6 |
| Sep | 14 | 10–19 | 120 | 9.2 |
| Oct | 17 | 12–22 | 129 | 9.8 |
| Nov | 19 | 14–24 | 102 | 7.9 |
| Dec | 22 | 17–27 | 100 | 9.2 |
Match score breakdown
How this city compares to your filters. Each factor is scored 0–100%, then multiplied by its weight.
| Factor | Actual | Your preference | Score | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 64% of US | No preference | 100% | 18% | 18.0 pts |
| Work hours | 4h overlap · 1PM–10PM | 08:00–17:00 (America/Los Angeles) | 67% | 18% | 12.1 pts |
| Temperature | 14–24°C | No preference | 100% | 14% | 14.0 pts |
| Precipitation | 102 mm/mo · 8 rainy days | No preference | 100% | 12% | 12.0 pts |
| Language | Spanish | No preference | 100% | 10% | 10.0 pts |
| Livability | High | No preference | 89% | 10% | 8.9 pts |
| Terrain | Neither coastal nor mountainous | No preference | 100% | 8% | 8.0 pts |
| Population | 51K | No preference | 100% | 7% | 7.0 pts |
| Popular destination | Lower profile | Article depth and notability | 34% | 3% | 1.0 pts |
| Overall match | 91 | 100% | 91 |