Punta del Este weather in December (Maldonado, Uruguay)

Curious about the December weather in Punta del Este? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Punta del Este the weather in December is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 18°C.

Punta del Este in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

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  

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Punta del Este in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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