Punta del Este · WinterMonth summary
Punta del Este weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Punta del Este in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Punta del Este in February: 79°F and 12.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Punta del Este in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
Even in winter, Punta del Este enjoys 26°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 66°F | 79°F | 25% | 0.1in | 13.7h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 68°F | 79°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 64°F | 75°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 70°F | 35% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 54°F | 63°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 48°F | 57°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ July | 46°F | 57°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 48°F | 59°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 52°F | 61°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 64°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 59°F | 70°F | 27% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 63°F | 75°F | 30% | 0.1in | 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 February, Punta del Este averages 79°F, 33% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
February vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Punta del Este in February
Is February a good time to visit Punta del Este?
February is an excellent time to visit Punta del Este (score 8.2/10). With 79°F, 12.4h of sunshine and 33% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Punta del Este in February?
With 79°F and 12.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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