Uruguay · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Punta del Este are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Punta del Este sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 24°C, and its coolest in July (around 13°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1207mm — May is typically the wettest month (~114mm) and December the driest (~78mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to May — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 20°C | 85mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 24° / 20°C | 99mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 23° / 19°C | 109mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 20° / 16°C | 111mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 17° / 13°C | 114mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 14° / 11°C | 105mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 13° / 9°C | 106mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 14° / 10°C | 95mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 15° / 11°C | 92mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 17° / 13°C | 107mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 20° / 15°C | 105mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 22° / 18°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Punta del Este is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Punta del Este is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Punta del Este is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Punta del Este is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 111mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Punta del Este is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 114mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Punta del Este is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 105mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
July in Punta del Este is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
August in Punta del Este is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 95mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
September in Punta del Este is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 92mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Punta del Este is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 107mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Punta del Este is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 105mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Punta del Este is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes