Punta del Este · SummerMonth summary
Punta del Este weather in July
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Punta del Este in July?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Not the best window: 35% rain risk and 8.7h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Punta del Este in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
In July, Punta del Este sees 14°C during the day with 8.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Punta del Este averages 14°C, 35% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
July vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Punta del Este in July
Is July a good time to visit Punta del Este?
July is an acceptable time for Punta del Este (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Punta del Este in July?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 8°C at night. 8.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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