Punta del Este weather in May
May in Punta del Este: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Punta del Este · #484 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Punta del Este climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Punta del Este?
- May in Punta del Este: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Punta del Este on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta del Este in May?
- In May, Punta del Este averages a daily high of 17.3°C and a low of 13.1°C, with about 67.3 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta del Este in May?
- Punta del Este has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in May.