🇺🇾 Punta del Este vs Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

Punta del Este, Uruguay vs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rio de Janeiro is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Punta del Este is drier, with roughly 35 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇾 Punta del Este🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Avg annual high
21°C
27°C
Hottest month
January · 28°C
January · 30°C
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year
95
130
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJune, July, August

🇺🇾 Punta del Este

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (30°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Punta del Este or Rio de Janeiro warmer?

Rio de Janeiro is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Punta del Este or Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro is rainier — Punta del Este sees about 35 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Punta del Este vs Rio de Janeiro?

Punta del Este is best around April, October, November; Rio de Janeiro is best around June, July, August.

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