Punta del Diablo weather in May
Uruguay

May in Punta del Diablo: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Punta del Diablo · #985 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punta del Diablo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Punta del Diablo in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Punta del Diablo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPunta del Diablo's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Punta del Diablo in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Off-season
15 Mar – 30 Nov · usuallyClosuresOutside the summer most of the restaurants and clubs close and the village goes back to a few hundred people and its fishing boats. The surf is better and there is nobody on the beach.
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Punta del Diablo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Punta del Diablo?
- May in Punta del Diablo: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Punta del Diablo on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta del Diablo in May?
- In May, Punta del Diablo averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 13.2°C, with about 52.6 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta del Diablo in May?
- Punta del Diablo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in May.