October · Uruguay
Best time to visit Punta del Este in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta del Este in October
Average temperature 15°C, 42 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Punta del Este scores 6.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
October in Punta del Este: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 42 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Punta del Este — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta del Este in October?
- In October, Punta del Este averages 15°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Punta del Este?
- October earns a 6.2/10 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 October?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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