UY Punta del Este · Autumn

Punta del Este in September
what's the weather like?

September is a good time to visit. January is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -34.97°N 54.95°W
61°FMax temperature
27%Rainy days
10.0hSunshine / day

Punta del Este weather in September

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)

Should you visit Punta del Este in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 27%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 61°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.0h/d

Our take: September is a good time to visit Punta del Este. January remains slightly better (+1.6 pts).

Punta del Este in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn in Punta del Este is often underrated: 16°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 27% 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.

All months for Punta del Este

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun 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 ◀ 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 September, Punta del Este averages 61°F, 27% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

September vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Punta del Este in September

Is September a good time to visit Punta del Este?
September is an acceptable time for Punta del Este (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Punta del Este in September?
With 61°F max and 10.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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