August · Uruguay
Best time to visit Punta del Este in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta del Este in August
Average temperature 11°C, 50 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Punta del Este scores 3.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Punta del Este is Uruguay's resort peninsula, with ocean beaches, a busy harbour and quiet villages.
August in Punta del Este — the hardest end of the year
August averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 5.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta del Este in August?
- In August, Punta del Este averages 11°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Punta del Este?
- August earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta del Este in August?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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