Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
78°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Punta del Este
Uruguay · South America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
71°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.1 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 61°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in December. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
71°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain14%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday77°F
Rain17%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain13%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening70°F
Rain9%
Cloud43%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 65 | 3.0 | 8 | 12.2 | 73 | 74 |
| Feb | 80 | 66 | 4.3 | 10 | 11.0 | 76 | 75 |
| Mar | 77 | 63 | 3.8 | 10 | 10.0 | 78 | 73 |
| Apr | 71 | 58 | 3.8 | 9 | 8.4 | 79 | 70 |
| May | 65 | 53 | 3.1 | 8 | 7.4 | 81 | 64 |
| Jun | 60 | 48 | 3.4 | 8 | 6.8 | 82 | 60 |
| Jul | 59 | 46 | 3.4 | 9 | 7.1 | 81 | 56 |
| Aug | 62 | 48 | 3.6 | 9 | 7.8 | 80 | 56 |
| Sep | 63 | 50 | 3.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 79 | 58 |
| Oct | 68 | 54 | 3.8 | 9 | 9.5 | 78 | 61 |
| Nov | 73 | 58 | 3.3 | 8 | 11.0 | 74 | 66 |
| Dec | 78 | 62 | 3.3 | 9 | 12.1 | 72 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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