Maldonado Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Maldonado, Uruguay in May.

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Punta del Este Piriápolis José Ignacio Maldonado

Planning a journey to Maldonado, Uruguay this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Maldonado in May

Maldonado, Uruguay is a region in Uruguay. May in Maldonado generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Punta del Este.

For a closer look at conditions across Maldonado, Uruguay, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Carlos with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Punta del Este with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Punta del Este gets around 149 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Maldonado by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maldonado — and find the best time to visit. (based on Punta del Este)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April21°C (70°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune16°C (61°F) July14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Maldonado in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Maldonado.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Maldonado

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Maldonado, Uruguay?

Temperature range in Maldonado (May)

Precipitation variation in Maldonado (May)

Punta del Este

In May Punta del Este generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
149 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Punta del Este →

Piriápolis

In May Piriápolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
149 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Piriápolis →

José Ignacio

In May José Ignacio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
149 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in José Ignacio →

Maldonado

In May Maldonado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
149 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Maldonado →

Sauce de Portezuelo

In May Sauce de Portezuelo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
149 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Maldonado in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punta del Este 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Piriápolis 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
José Ignacio 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Maldonado 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Sauce de Portezuelo 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Barra de Maldonado 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Maldonado weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Maldonado, Uruguay in May?

May in Maldonado, Uruguay brings pleasant weather. In Punta del Este, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Maldonado, Uruguay in May?

In Punta del Este, the average daytime high in May is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Maldonado, Uruguay get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Maldonado, Uruguay during May, with Punta del Este averaging close to 96 mm (3.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Maldonado, Uruguay?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Punta del Este, May might be a good time to visit Maldonado, Uruguay. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Punta del Este. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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