Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in Punta del Este with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta del Este in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Punta del Este with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 25°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.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Punta del Este will be around 25°C, with nights close to 17°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Punta del Este is 24°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 29% 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 March 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 March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
109 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 March a good time to visit Punta del Este?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Punta del Este. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Punta del Este in March
With 38°C, Punta del Este hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March 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 March in Punta del Este
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March 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 March, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Punta del Este.
Daily UV Index in March in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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 March in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Punta del Este, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March 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 March for Punta del Este
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Average Weather in Punta del Este by Month
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