Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
58°Ftypical Aug high
Punta del Este
Uruguay · South America
Punta del Este is most comfortable in local summer and local autumn. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. Rain is frequent in most months. The air usually feels dry to comfortable.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
48°F to 76°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
9.3 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Some sun, but clouds are common.
7.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
56°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
42%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology