Which is the hottest month in Punta del Este?

The hottest time of year in Punta del Este is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Punta del Este?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Punta del Este with 95mm on average. There are normally 10 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Punta del Este?

The sunniest time of year in Punta del Este is normally December with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Punta del Este?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Punta del Este in February when the water temperature reaches 22°C.

Best time to visit Punta del Este

Q: When is the best time to visit Punta del Este?

The best time to visit Punta del Este is January and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Punta del Este?

The best time to visit Punta del Este is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
0.5
Jun
0.5
Jul
1
Aug
1.5
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

79
Jan
79
Feb
75
Mar
72
Apr
66
May
59
Jun
59
Jul
59
Aug
63
Sep
66
Oct
72
Nov
75
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
8
Oct
8
Nov
9
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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The weather guide for Uruguay (Punta del Este) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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