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Punta del Este weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Dec–MarBest time to visit

When to go to Punta del Este

Dec 15–Feb is peak season: hot, lively, and priciest. March is warm and quieter. May–Oct is cool, windy and mostly closed.

Punta del Este weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
5°10°15°20°25°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January25°C78°F19°C67°F97 mm74%Pleasant
February25°C77°F20°C67°F118 mm76%Pleasant
March23°C74°F18°C65°F117 mm78%Pleasant
April20°C69°F16°C60°F110 mm79%Pleasant
May17°C63°F13°C55°F91 mm82%Cool
June14°C58°F10°C50°F104 mm84%Cool
July13°C55°F9°C47°F96 mm85%Cool
August14°C57°F9°C49°F100 mm86%Cool
September15°C59°F10°C50°F98 mm84%Cool
October18°C64°F12°C54°F103 mm83%Cool
November21°C69°F15°C59°F93 mm78%Pleasant
December24°C74°F17°C63°F86 mm75%Pleasant

Best months across Uruguay

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
MontevideoNov–MarJan (26°C)
Punta del EsteDec–MarJan (25°C)
Colonia del SacramentoMar–Apr, Oct–NovJan (28°C)
Punta del DiabloDec–MarJan (27°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Punta del Este?

Dec–Mar. Dec 15–Feb is peak season: hot, lively, and priciest. March is warm and quieter. May–Oct is cool, windy and mostly closed.

When is the rainy season in Punta del Este?

Rain peaks in February with about 118 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Punta del Este?

January, with average highs of 25°C (78°F).

How cold does Punta del Este get?

The coolest nights are in July, averaging 9°C (47°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.