Avarua (Cook Islands) vs Punta del Este (Uruguay): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Avarua (Cook Islands) has a higher monthly mean temperature than Punta del Este (Uruguay) in every month of the year.
| Key monthly differences | Avarua | Punta del Este |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C) | March: 26.34 | January: 21.97 |
| Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C) | August: 22.59 | July: 11.50 |
| Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day) | September: 2.36 | October: 2.32 |
| Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day) | November: 10.55 | December: 11.61 |
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 3.88 °C (January); the largest is 11.54 °C (July).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 3.75 °C in Avarua (Cook Islands) and 10.47 °C in Punta del Este (Uruguay). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Avarua (Cook Islands) has a higher daily rainfall average in 10 months and Punta del Este (Uruguay) in 2; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Avarua (Cook Islands) has more average sunshine hours per day in 7 months and Punta del Este (Uruguay) in 5; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Avarua (Cook Islands) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- Punta del Este (Uruguay) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: Punta del Este (Uruguay) minus Avarua (Cook Islands)
Temperature °C
| Month | Avarua | Punta del Este | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.86 | 21.97 | -3.88 |
| Feb | 26.16 | 21.96 | -4.20 |
| Mar | 26.34 | 20.50 | -5.84 |
| Apr | 25.67 | 18.52 | -7.15 |
| May | 24.81 | 15.32 | -9.49 |
| Jun | 23.83 | 12.57 | -11.26 |
| Jul | 23.04 | 11.50 | -11.54 |
| Aug | 22.59 | 12.08 | -10.51 |
| Sep | 22.90 | 13.02 | -9.87 |
| Oct | 23.20 | 14.91 | -8.29 |
| Nov | 24.04 | 17.63 | -6.41 |
| Dec | 25.10 | 20.19 | -4.91 |
| ⌀ Month | 24.46 | 16.68 | -7.78 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Avarua | Punta del Este | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.27 | 11.49 | 1.22 |
| Feb | 10.15 | 10.68 | 0.53 |
| Mar | 9.75 | 9.96 | 0.21 |
| Apr | 9.37 | 8.31 | -1.07 |
| May | 8.72 | 7.09 | -1.63 |
| Jun | 8.72 | 6.79 | -1.93 |
| Jul | 8.54 | 6.63 | -1.92 |
| Aug | 8.97 | 7.68 | -1.29 |
| Sep | 9.94 | 8.18 | -1.76 |
| Oct | 9.95 | 9.48 | -0.47 |
| Nov | 10.55 | 10.69 | 0.15 |
| Dec | 10.24 | 11.61 | 1.37 |
| ⌀ Month | 9.60 | 9.05 | -0.55 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Avarua | Punta del Este | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.14 | 3.44 | -4.70 |
| Feb | 6.90 | 3.21 | -3.69 |
| Mar | 7.51 | 2.62 | -4.89 |
| Apr | 4.72 | 3.43 | -1.29 |
| May | 5.11 | 2.92 | -2.19 |
| Jun | 2.68 | 2.56 | -0.11 |
| Jul | 3.27 | 3.55 | 0.28 |
| Aug | 3.01 | 3.00 | -0.01 |
| Sep | 2.36 | 2.91 | 0.55 |
| Oct | 2.99 | 2.32 | -0.66 |
| Nov | 2.93 | 2.63 | -0.31 |
| Dec | 5.54 | 2.39 | -3.15 |
| ⌀ Month | 4.60 | 2.92 | -1.68 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Avarua | Punta del Este | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
