Monthly climate guide

Punta del Este weather in May

May in Punta del Este is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 81 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than April and 3°C warmer than June.

What stands out in May

In Punta del Este, May is late autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).

Avg high

18°C

64°F

Avg low

13°C

56°F

Rainfall

81 mm

some rain

Humidity

81%

relative

Sky

60%

cloud · often cloudy

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Punta del Este weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Punta del Este
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	25°C / 78°F	19°C / 67°F	102 mm	74%	48%
February	25°C / 77°F	20°C / 68°F	102 mm	76%	50%
March	23°C / 74°F	18°C / 65°F	79 mm	76%	47%
April	21°C / 70°F	16°C / 61°F	115 mm	79%	55%
May	18°C / 64°F	13°C / 56°F	81 mm	81%	60%
June	14°C / 58°F	10°C / 50°F	91 mm	83%	57%
July	13°C / 55°F	9°C / 47°F	107 mm	85%	61%
August	14°C / 57°F	9°C / 49°F	121 mm	85%	59%
September	15°C / 60°F	11°C / 51°F	104 mm	84%	58%
October	18°C / 64°F	13°C / 55°F	95 mm	83%	62%
November	21°C / 69°F	15°C / 59°F	92 mm	78%	49%
December	24°C / 75°F	18°C / 64°F	100 mm	74%	46%

What to pack for May

A warm sweater or fleece for layering
A mid-weight jacket
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes

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Is May a good time to visit Punta del Este?

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

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Other Uruguay cities in May

Montevideo

17° / 13°C · 85 mm

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Punta del Este in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Punta del Este?

Yes. May is one of the best months for Punta del Este, with highs around 18°C and about 81 mm of rain.

How warm is Punta del Este in May?

Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

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

Punta del Este typically gets around 81 mm of rain in May — some rain.

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.