Punta del Este weather in December
December in Punta del Este: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Punta del Este · #68 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Punta del Este climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Punta del Este?
- December in Punta del Este: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Punta del Este on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta del Este in December?
- In December, Punta del Este averages a daily high of 23°C and a low of 17.6°C, with about 65.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta del Este in December?
- Punta del Este has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.