Punta del Este weather in August (Maldonado, Uruguay)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Punta del Este during August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Punta del Este includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 15°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Punta del Este in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 160 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Punta del Este. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta del Este climate page with graphs.

 

Punta del Este, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in August

Find out more about the weather in Uruguay and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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