Punta del Este weather in November

November in Punta del Este: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Punta del Este🇺🇾 Uruguay · Pampas & Uruguay · Beach81
  1. 88Jan
  2. 87Feb
  3. 86Mar
  4. 74Apr
  5. 67May
  6. 60Jun
  7. 57Jul
  8. 63Aug
  9. 68Sep
  10. 73Oct
  11. 81Nov
  12. 84Dec

#5 of 12 months in Punta del Este · #414 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Days
21°C
Nights
16°C
Wet days
7
Sun
11.1 h
Humidity
75%
Daylight
14 h
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Photo: Pedro Slinger · Pexels

Traveller notes on Punta del Este in November

Notes from nearby Montevideo (114 km away)

Punta del Este doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Montevideo, close enough to share the season.

Uruguay's forum rates November as one of the best months on the coast — not too hot, warm enough for the beach, with the season's crowds and prices still well below the December-February peak. Regulars note the back half of the month runs closer to true summer, typically 70°F or warmer, though any given stretch of days can still turn rainy and cool.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · about Montevideo · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Punta del Este

Punta del Este's own forum is blunt about September: it's still cool, early spring weather here, and a good chunk of the restaurants, shops and beach clubs that make the town lively in summer simply haven't reopened yet. Posters describe it as close to a ghost town outside the December-to-February peak. The upside for anyone who does come is a quiet, dry stretch with a brisk coastal wind rather than a beach-holiday one - fine for a walk along the point or a day trip, just don't expect swimmable water or summer buzz.
MaldonadoOffSeasonVisitor · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters name March, alongside November-December, as one of the nicest windows here - still genuinely good beach weather without the crowded intensity of the January-February peak. Posters describe conditions as pleasant rather than 'crazy hot' like midsummer, cooling somewhat by the end of the month but still comfortable for beach days through most of it. The clear upside of visiting in March specifically: hotel prices drop noticeably from peak-season rates, and while some purely seasonal restaurants close for the year, posters say plenty of dining options remain open, especially around the peninsula, making it a favored shoulder-season choice for value-conscious visitors who still want real beach weather.
Tripadvisor community · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Punta del Este climate normals — November

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Sea temperature18°C / 64°F🧊 bracing
Rainfall64 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight14 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

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

Crowds in Punta del Este in November

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)

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Best months for Punta del Este'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 Este's weather peaks January–March.

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What's on in Punta del Este in November

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Out of season

    15 Mar – 30 NovOff-season shutdownClosures

    Most of the restaurants and half the hotels close from the end of March, Jose Ignacio boards up entirely, and the towers stand empty. Cheap, bracing, and largely shut.

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Punta del Este in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Punta del Este?
November in Punta del Este: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Punta del Este on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Punta del Este in November?
In November, Punta del Este averages a daily high of 21.3°C and a low of 15.7°C, with about 64.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.3 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Punta del Este in November?
Punta del Este has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in November.