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Montevideo weather in January (Montevideo, Uruguay)

How's the weather trend in Montevideo as January approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Montevideo is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 27°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 19°C. As the year's hottest month, it's essential to have your summer gear ready. Keep cool with light clothing and enjoy the warmth.

Precipitation

Montevideo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 293 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Montevideo. January, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Montevideo climate page with graphs.

 

Montevideo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 293 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Uruguay in January

Find out more about the weather in Uruguay and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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