Punta del Este, UruguayQuick decision
When to visit Punta del Este?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–26°C in January
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (35%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
Monthly climate data
Punta del Este weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 19°C | 26°C | 25% | 3.4 | 13.7h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 26°C | 33% | 3.2 | 12.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 18°C | 24°C | 34% | 3.0 | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 21°C | 35% | 3.9 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 12°C | 17°C | 32% | 2.8 | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 9°C | 14°C | 30% | 3.0 | 8.0h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ July | 8°C | 14°C | 35% | 3.5 | 8.7h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 9°C | 15°C | 25% | 3.0 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 11°C | 16°C | 27% | 2.2 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 18°C | 31% | 2.8 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 21°C | 27% | 2.4 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 17°C | 24°C | 30% | 2.5 | 13.7h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 34% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 30% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 18°C, 28% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 25°C, 29% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 25% rainy days and 26°C.
July is the wettest month with 35% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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