Punta del Este weather in August

August in Punta del Este: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Punta del Este · #452 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 66/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Punta del Este climate normals — August

Daytime high15°C / 58°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)12°C / 54°F
Rainfall62 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine8.3 h/day
Daylight10.9 h
Wind22 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Punta del Este in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Punta del Este?
August in Punta del Este: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Punta del Este on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
What is the weather like in Punta del Este in August?
In August, Punta del Este averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 61.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Punta del Este in August?
Punta del Este has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in August.

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