The Flag of Uruguay contains nine stripes of blue and white that stand for the nine departments of Uruguay at the time that the First Constitution of Uruguay was signed in 1830 . There are five white stripes which stand for peace and honesty . The blue stripes , however , represent the blue coastal water and sky which mean loyalty and truth , perseverance and justice . The white square up in the upper left corner is known as the “ Sun Of May ” which represents the Inca Sun God Inti . There are sixteen rays on the sun that alternate straight and wavy beams . Climate of Uruguay is very warm and very unknown for it to be freezing temperature . Summer in Uruguay is from December to March and the best place to be is along the coast . January is the hottest month in Uruguay . December and March are really good months to visit , however , winter and spring can get a bit chilly due to the wind and rain . The temperature remains above freezing .
Flag & Climate
The Flag of Uruguay contains nine stripes of blue and white that stand for the nine departments of Uruguay at the time that the First Constitution of Uruguay was signed in 1830 . There are five white stripes which stand for peace and honesty . The blue stripes , however , represent the blue coastal water and sky which mean loyalty and truth , perseverance and justice . The white square up in the upper left corner is known as the “ Sun Of May ” which represents the Inca Sun God Inti . There are sixteen rays on the sun that alternate straight and wavy beams . Climate of Uruguay is very warm and very unknown for it to be freezing temperature . Summer in Uruguay is from December to March and the best place to be is along the coast . January is the hottest month in Uruguay . December and March are really good months to visit , however , winter and spring can get a bit chilly due to the wind and rain . The temperature remains above freezing .