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Punta del Este weather in December

Expect warm weather in Punta del Este in December: afternoons reach about 24°C (75°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Around 100 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than November and 2°C cooler than January.

What stands out in December

  • In Punta del Este, December is early summer — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
  • There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
  • Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
  • Only 2 months are warmer in Punta del Este than December.

Avg high

24°C

75°F

Avg low

18°C

64°F

Rainfall

100 mm

wet

Humidity

74%

relative

Sky

46%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Punta del Este weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Punta del Este
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January25°C / 78°F19°C / 67°F102 mm74%48%
February25°C / 77°F20°C / 68°F102 mm76%50%
March23°C / 74°F18°C / 65°F79 mm76%47%
April21°C / 70°F16°C / 61°F115 mm79%55%
May18°C / 64°F13°C / 56°F81 mm81%60%
June14°C / 58°F10°C / 50°F91 mm83%57%
July13°C / 55°F9°C / 47°F107 mm85%61%
August14°C / 57°F9°C / 49°F121 mm85%59%
September15°C / 60°F11°C / 51°F104 mm84%58%
October18°C / 64°F13°C / 55°F95 mm83%62%
November21°C / 69°F15°C / 59°F92 mm78%49%
December24°C / 75°F18°C / 64°F100 mm74%46%

What to pack for December

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is December a good time to visit Punta del Este?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

Best time to visit Punta del Este →

Other Uruguay cities in December

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Punta del Este in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Punta del Este?

December is one of the wetter months in Punta del Este, with about 100 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Punta del Este in December?

Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Punta del Este in December?

Punta del Este typically gets around 100 mm of rain in December — wet.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Punta del Este (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.