Montevideo & Punta del Este
A capital that runs on mate and a seven-kilometre riverside walk, then a beach town where the sculpture of a hand emerging from the sand is the whole itinerary for one afternoon.
The best time to visit Montevideo & Punta del Este is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F). Local time there is 20:46 (UTC-3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 27°C · rain 86mm · 14.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Ciudad de la Costa, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C80°F | 86mm3.4in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| February | 26°C79°F | 102mm4.0in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 25°C76°F | 98mm3.9in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| April | 21°C71°F | 99mm3.9in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| May | 18°C64°F | 87mm3.4in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| June | 15°C59°F | 92mm3.6in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| July | 15°C58°F | 87mm3.4in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| August | 16°C60°F | 74mm2.9in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| September | 17°C62°F | 64mm2.5in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| October | 19°C66°F | 88mm3.5in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| November | 23°C73°F | 62mm2.4in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| December | 25°C77°F | 67mm2.6in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Montevideo & Punta del Este?
The best time to visit Montevideo & Punta del Este is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (70°F).
How warm does Montevideo & Punta del Este get?
Typical daytime highs in Montevideo & Punta del Este are Mar–May 21°C (70°F), Jun–Aug 15°C (59°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (67°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is Montevideo & Punta del Este expensive?
On the ground, Montevideo & Punta del Este is middling.
What sort of trip is Montevideo & Punta del Este good for?
Montevideo & Punta del Este is good for relaxing holidays, beach and sun holidays, food and drink, history and culture.
How rainy is Montevideo & Punta del Este?
The wettest month in Montevideo & Punta del Este is February at 102mm (4.0in), the driest November at 62mm (2.4in), with a monthly average of 84mm (3.3in).
What plug do I need for Montevideo & Punta del Este?
Montevideo & Punta del Este uses type C, F, I, L sockets at 230 V.
