Uruguay weather in January
Planning a getaway to Uruguay this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 261 hours of sunshine in Punta del Este. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Uruguay, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Uruguay's yearly weather, check out our Uruguay climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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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