Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Punta del Este, Uruguay in May
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°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
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Punta del Este's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May93mm average rain
May 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
May4.9 hours average sun
May is below Punta del Este's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May17°C average sea
May is close to Punta del Este's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
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
May39 weather score
May scores below Punta del Este's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
