Chihuahua Beach
Chihuahua Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Maldonado, Uruguay. The sea is warmest in February at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in July (12°C (53°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 22°C (72°F), and the best time to visit is January to February. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Hotel El Refugio, nudista naturista (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Chihuahua Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 97 mm |
| February (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 116 mm |
| March | 21°C | 22°C | 117 mm |
| April | 18°C | 20°C | 110 mm |
| May | 15°C | 17°C | 91 mm |
| June | 12°C | 14°C | 104 mm |
| July | 11°C | 12°C | 96 mm |
| August | 12°C | 12°C | 100 mm |
| September | 13°C | 13°C | 98 mm |
| October | 15°C | 15°C | 103 mm |
| November | 18°C | 18°C | 93 mm |
| December | 20°C | 20°C | 86 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: playachihuahua.com
- Coordinates: -34.87728, -55.08999 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Uruguay?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Chihuahua Beach
- 1Hotel El Refugio, nudista naturista clothing-optional hotel · MaldonadoClothing optional
- 2Palmera Beach Resort nude beach · Maldonado · best January to FebruaryListedSea 12°C in August
- 3Hotel Y Posada La Chihuahua clothing-optional hotel · MaldonadoClothing optional
- 4Paradise Hotel clothing-optional hotel · MaldonadoClothing optional
- 5La Sirena Beach nude beach · Rocha · best January to FebruaryOfficialSea 12°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chihuahua Beach clothing optional?
Chihuahua Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Intendencia de Maldonado, Resolución Nº 08839/2012 (PDF copy hosted by playachihuahua.com). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Uruguay before you go.
When is the best time to visit Chihuahua Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are January to February. July averages 11°C (51°F) and January 22°C (72°F).
How warm is the water at Chihuahua Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (53°F) to 23°C (73°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Chihuahua Beach?
The closest are Hotel El Refugio, nudista naturista (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), Palmera Beach Resort (0.5 km (0.3 mi)) and Hotel Y Posada La Chihuahua (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Intendencia de Maldonado, Resolución Nº 08839/2012 (PDF copy hosted by playachihuahua.com) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q11941957 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.