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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 19.2°C | 119.9 mm | 8 | 11.8 h | 24.4 km/h | 22.5°C |
| Feb | 25.3°C | 19.2°C | 102.1 mm | 10 | 11.0 h | 23.5 km/h | 23.8°C |
| Mar | 23.8°C | 17.9°C | 90 mm | 10 | 10.2 h | 23.8 km/h | 24.1°C |
| Apr | 21.2°C | 15.7°C | 109.3 mm | 10 | 8.7 h | 23.1 km/h | 20.7°C |
| May | 17.6°C | 12.6°C | 78.3 mm | 9 | 7.3 h | 22.6 km/h | 18.2°C |
| Jun | 15°C | 9.8°C | 82.7 mm | 8 | 7.0 h | 23.7 km/h | 15.1°C |
| Jul | 14.4°C | 9°C | 118.5 mm | 12 | 6.9 h | 24.4 km/h | 13.1°C |
| Aug | 15.6°C | 9.4°C | 103 mm | 8 | 7.9 h | 24.1 km/h | 12.4°C |
| Sep | 16.3°C | 10.4°C | 80.1 mm | 8 | 8.3 h | 24.4 km/h | 12.8°C |
| Oct | 18.3°C | 12.3°C | 86.9 mm | 10 | 9.7 h | 25.3 km/h | 15.2°C |
| Nov | 21.7°C | 14.7°C | 78.8 mm | 8 | 11.0 h | 25.4 km/h | 17.9°C |
| Dec | 24.1°C | 17.2°C | 82.5 mm | 9 | 12.0 h | 24.8 km/h | 20.2°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Punta del Este
Punta del Este (Uruguay) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 17 °C. Daytime highs average 20 °C, while nights cool to about 14 °C. The destination sees roughly 1132 mm of rainfall per year and 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Uruguay's "St. Tropez of South America" — the "La Mano" hand sculpture, casinos, surf spots and the Casapueblo artist colony.
Being in the southern hemisphere, the warm travel season falls during the European winter: highs of 26 °C in January and up to 12.0 hours of daily sun in the sunniest month (December).
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in July (12 rainy days), driest month is January (8).
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Frequently asked questions about Punta del Este
When is the best time to visit Punta del Este?
The best time to visit Punta del Este: December to March – best in January (avg. 22.6 °C, 8 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Punta del Este?
The warmest month is January with an average of 22.6 °C and daytime highs around 26.0 °C. The coldest month is July with an average of 11.7 °C and night-time lows around 9.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Punta del Este have?
July has the most rainy days with 12 rainy days. The driest month is January with 8 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Punta del Este?
The water is warmest in March at an average of 24.1 °C and coolest in August at 12.4 °C.