Mar del Plata vs Punta del Este in August

Mar del Plata is the better pick in August — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mar del Plata is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Punta del Este is cool, rainy, clean air.

Mar del Plata vs Punta del EsteAugust climate, side by side

Mar del PlataPunta del Este
Comfort score67/100 (C)63/100 (C)
Feels-like high13°C13°C
Avg high / low16° / 4°15° / 10°
Rainfall41 mm82 mm
Rainy days77
Humidity76%79%
Air quality (AQI)2830

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Mar del Plata vs Punta del Este in August — FAQ

Is August better in Mar del Plata or Punta del Este?
Mar del Plata is the better pick in August — 67 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mar del Plata is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Punta del Este is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mar del Plata vs Punta del Este in August?
In August, Mar del Plata averages 16°C high / 4°C low with about 41 mm of rain; Punta del Este averages 15°C high / 10°C low with about 82 mm.