Temperatures in August
It's cool to moderate in August in Punta del Este with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta del Este in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Punta del Este with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 17°C, with nights close to 9°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Punta del Este will be around 18°C, with nights close to 9°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Punta del Este is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 167 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Punta del Este. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Punta del Este in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
167 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Punta del Este?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Punta del Este. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Punta del Este in August
With 31°C, Punta del Este hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Punta del Este, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Punta del Este
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Punta del Este, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Punta del Este.
Daily UV Index in August in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Punta del Este, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Punta del Este, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Punta del Este, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Punta del Este
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Average Weather in Punta del Este by Month
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