Climate of Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay
Point-value climate at Punta del Este (Maldonado, Uruguay). Population approximately 159,000.
Located in Maldonado, Uruguay, Punta del Este has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 159,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 11.1°C / 52°F in July to 21.9°C / 71.4°F in January, with rainfall varying from 67 mm / 2.6 in (December) to 92 mm / 3.6 in (September) — about 1003 mm / 39.5 in across the year. Punta del Este is the capital of Maldonado. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Punta del Este's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9°C71.4°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| February | 21.7°C71.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| March | 20.4°C68.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 17.5°C63.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 14.5°C58.1°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| June | 11.7°C53.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 11.1°C52°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 11.5°C52.7°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| September | 12.9°C55.2°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| October | 15.3°C59.5°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| November | 17.7°C63.9°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 20.4°C68.7°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Punta del Este?
Punta del Este does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Punta del Este's warmest month is January at an average of 21.9°C / 71.4°F, and its driest month is December with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Punta del Este?
Punta del Este, in Maldonado, Uruguay, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 11.1°C / 52°F in July to 21.9°C / 71.4°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1003 mm / 39.5 in, with the wettest month being September (92 mm / 3.6 in) and the driest December (67 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Punta del Este in January?
The average temperature in Punta del Este in January is 21.9°C / 71.4°F, with rainfall of about 73 mm / 2.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Punta del Este?
The driest month in Punta del Este is December, with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.4°C / 68.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Punta del Este?
The wettest month in Punta del Este is September, with approximately 92 mm / 3.6 in of average monthly rainfall.