When is the best time to go to Punta del Este

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Punta del Este, Uruguay. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Punta del Este weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Punta del Este are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Punta del Este January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 79mm 9.2hrs 15.1hrs 23°C

January in Punta del Este is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Punta del Este, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Punta del Este and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Punta del Este February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 87mm 8hrs 14.2hrs 23°C

February in Punta del Este is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Punta del Este, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Punta del Este and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Punta del Este March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 83mm 8.2hrs 13.2hrs 22°C

The weather in March in Punta del Este is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Punta del Este, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Punta del Este and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Punta del Este April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 90mm 6.6hrs 12.1hrs 20°C

Punta del Este's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Punta del Este, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Punta del Este and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Punta del Este May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 93mm 5.4hrs 11.3hrs 17°C

May is a a little damp month in Punta del Este and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Punta del Este.

May is in the fall / autumn in Punta del Este and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Punta del Este June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 94mm 4.1hrs 15.1hrs 14°C

June is a a little damp month in Punta del Este and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Punta del Este.

June is in the winter in Punta del Este and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Punta del Este July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 91mm 4.4hrs 14.2hrs 12°C

July in Punta del Este is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Punta del Este for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Punta del Este and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Punta del Este August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 95mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Punta del Este is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Punta del Este for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Punta del Este and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Punta del Este September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 95mm 6.2hrs 12.1hrs 13°C

Punta del Este's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Punta del Este.

September is in the spring in Punta del Este and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Punta del Este October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 89mm 7.9hrs 11.3hrs 15°C

October is a a little damp month in Punta del Este and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Punta del Este.

October is in the spring in Punta del Este and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Punta del Este November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 88mm 7.9hrs 15.1hrs 18°C

November in Punta del Este is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Punta del Este, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Punta del Este and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Punta del Este December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 67mm 9.8hrs 14.2hrs 21°C

December in Punta del Este is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Punta del Este, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Punta del Este and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Punta del Este with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Punta del Este weather stats

Punta del Este weather statistics
Hottest month: January 25.9°C 78.6°F
Driest month: December 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: December 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 14.5°C 58.1°F
Wettest month: September 95mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: February 23.1°C 73.6°F
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