Best Time to Visit Punta del Este
Uruguay · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Punta del Este?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Punta del Este?
- January is typically the hottest month in Punta del Este, with average daytime highs around 24°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Punta del Este?
- May is usually the wettest month, with around 114mm of precipitation.