Punta del Este weather in March (Maldonado, Uruguay)

Curious about the March weather in Punta del Este? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Punta del Este the weather in March is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. March is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Punta del Este in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have 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 March

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 245 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in March

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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 March?

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 March.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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