Punta del Este weather in December (Maldonado, Uruguay)

Wondering what the weather is like in Punta del Este during December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Punta del Este during December, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 23°C. At night, it falls to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Punta del Este in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 288 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time 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 December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 288 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

For visitors traveling to Punta del Este, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Punta del Este.

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