Average Monthly Sunshine in Punta del Este

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Punta del Este receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Punta del Este varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2349 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city 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.

Punta del Este’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Punta del Este enjoys an average of 2349 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

April, Punta del Este’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Punta del Este Precipitation page.