Climate Insights for Maldonado / Punta Est

The climate in Maldonado / Punta Est is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1066mm of precipitation falls per year. Maldonado / Punta Est receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maldonado / Punta Est 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Maldonado / Punta Est sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Maldonado / Punta Est is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1066mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 151mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 49mm. That's 102mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Maldonado / Punta Est is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Maldonado / Punta Est, which began on June 21, 2026. Maldonado / Punta Est 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 February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Maldonado / Punta Est is during January, February, March, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maldonado / Punta Est 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.