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Punta del Este Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 10°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Punta del Este?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Punta del Este?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Punta del Este?
    April tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Punta del Este?
    January is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Punta del Este?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Punta del Este

    Wed   Dec 11
    28°C | 14°C
    E 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    29°C | 15°C
    E 32 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    28°C | 18°C
    NE 29 km/h
    50 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder