Punta del Este Weather in May

What's the weather like in Punta del Este (Maldonado) in May 2025?

The climate in Punta del Este during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

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 (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Punta del Este weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.6°C 65.4°F
Nightly temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Average temperature 15°C 59°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 16.9°C 62.5°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Punta del Este

Punta del Este average temperature in May

May rainfall

Punta del Este average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Punta del Este average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Punta del Este in May 2024.

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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
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