Weather in January in Uruguay
Are you planning a trip a to Uruguay in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Uruguay in January?
January in Uruguay generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Punta del Este at 25°C to very warm in Termas del Daymán at 33°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Termas del Daymán and 20°C in Punta del Este. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Uruguay.For specific regional insights in Uruguay, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta del Este with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Rivera with 137 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Punta del Este, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Punta del Este enjoys close to 261 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Uruguay climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Uruguay?
Punta del Este
In January Punta del Este generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Montevideo
In January Montevideo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Punta Del Diablo
In January Punta Del Diablo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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La Paloma
In January La Paloma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Colonia del Sacramento
In January Colonia del Sacramento generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Uruguay.
Is January the best time to visit Uruguay?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Uruguay with overall perfect weather in Punta del Este.
On average, the best time to visit Uruguay is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Punta del Este. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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