Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Punta del Este with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta del Este in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Punta del Este with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 26°C, with nights close to 17°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Punta del Este will be around 27°C, with nights close to 19°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Punta del Este is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December 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 December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
97 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Punta del Este?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Punta del Este. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Punta del Este in December
With 37°C, Punta del Este hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December 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 December in Punta del Este
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December 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 December, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Punta del Este.
Daily UV Index in December in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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 December in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Punta del Este, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December 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 December for Punta del Este
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Average Weather in Punta del Este by Month
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