Climate Insights for Puntas de Valdéz

Departamento de San José, Uruguay

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
March
108mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Puntas de Valdéz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 951mm of precipitation falls per year. Puntas de Valdéz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puntas de Valdéz is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Feb Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° May Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jul Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Aug Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Oct Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Nov Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Dec Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Puntas de Valdéz vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 80mm Feb Precipitation: 89mm Mar Precipitation: 108mm Apr Precipitation: 100mm May Precipitation: 85mm Jun Precipitation: 57mm Jul Precipitation: 77mm Aug Precipitation: 70mm Sep Precipitation: 58mm Oct Precipitation: 81mm Nov Precipitation: 68mm Dec Precipitation: 79mm
Precipitation

Puntas de Valdéz is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 951mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 108mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 57mm. That's 51mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Puntas de Valdéz is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Puntas de Valdéz, which began on June 21, 2026. Puntas de Valdéz is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (1 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 207mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 293mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 21°
Apr 18°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 14°
Oct 17°
Nov 20°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Puntas de Valdéz is during January, February, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puntas de Valdéz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
15 °C
14 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
10 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
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