Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Punta del Este, Uruguay in December
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
9.1h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
67
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Punta del Este, Uruguay with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December25°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December67mm average rain
December is close to Punta del Este's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December9.1 hours average sun
December is one of Punta del Este's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December20°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December67 weather score
December is one of Punta del Este's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
