UY Punta del Este, Uruguay

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Punta del Este?

Punta del Este, Saint-Tropez of the South Atlantic — glamorous summer beaches, international marina and contemporary art under the Uruguayan sun.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -34.97°N 54.95°W
JanuaryBest month
79°FOptimal temperature
25%Rainy days

When to visit Punta del Este?

🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
66°F–79°F in January
🌧 Least rain
25% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (35%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10

Punta del Este weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January66°F79°F25%0.1in13.7h8.6/10
🌤️ February68°F79°F33%0.1in12.4h8.2/10
🌤️ March64°F75°F34%0.1in11.4h7.8/10
🌤️ April61°F70°F35%0.2in10.2h7.3/10
⛅ May54°F63°F32%0.1in8.3h7.0/10
⛅ June48°F57°F30%0.1in8.0h5.6/10
⛅ July46°F57°F35%0.1in8.7h5.5/10
⛅ August48°F59°F25%0.1in9.6h7.0/10
⛅ September52°F61°F27%0.1in10.0h7.0/10
🌤️ October54°F64°F31%0.1in12.0h7.2/10
🌤️ November59°F70°F27%0.1in13.0h7.8/10
🌤️ December63°F75°F30%0.1in13.7h8.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 21°F, 34% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 14°F, 30% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 18°F, 28% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 25°F, 29% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 25% rainy days and 26°F.
July is the wettest month with 35% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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