Punta del Este Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Punta del Este has an oceanic climate. This climate is characterized by relatively mild winters and pleasant warm summer. It never gets extremely hot, because the ocean has a tempering effect on the temperature. In autumn and spring it can rain a lot. At rare times the temperature drops below freezing.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Punta del Este, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Punta del Este has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1146 mm of rainfall annually. Punta del Este experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 119 mm in April, the wettest month, and 68 mm in January, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Punta del Este can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Punta del Este in Uruguay
During the months of January, February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.
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