What’s the climate like in Punta del Este?
The current climate of Punta del Este features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Punta del Este in recent years was 38°C in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in August 2019.
On average, Punta del Este receives 1513 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Punta del Este?
The best time to visit Punta del Este for sunny weather is March, May and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Punta del Este. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Punta del Este
The climate table of Punta del Este shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 132 | 166 | 109 | 122 | 109 | 121 | 153 | 167 | 124 | 107 | 106 | 97 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 1513 mm per year, averaging 126 mm per month
- Driest months: 97 mm in December, 106 mm in November and 107 mm in October
- Wettest months: 167 mm in August, 166 mm in February and 153 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Punta del Este
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Punta del Este
This graph shows how much precipitation Punta del Este, Uruguay, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Punta del Este
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Punta del Este
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Punta del Este
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Punta del Este, Uruguay, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Punta del Este by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Punta del Este. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
