The climate of Punta del Este

The current climate in Punta del Este features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Punta del Este in recent years was 38°C in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in August 2019.

Rainfall amount

On average, Punta del Este receives 1513 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Punta del Este?

The best time to visit Punta del Este for sunny weather is March, May and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Punta del Este. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Punta del Este

The climate table of Punta del Este shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 27 27 25 23 19 16 16 17 18 20 23 26
Temp. min (°C) 19 18 17 15 11 8 8 9 10 12 14 17
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Precipitation (mm) 132 166 109 122 109 121 153 167 124 107 106 97
UV Index 9 8 7 6 5 4 4 5 6 8 9 9

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Punta del Este

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Yearly Temperature in Punta del Este

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Punta del Este

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Punta del Este

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Punta del Este

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Average weather in Punta del Este by month

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