January Rainfall and Precipitation in Uruguay
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Uruguay in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Uruguay precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Uruguay receive in January?
Punta del Este stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 68 mm (2.7 in).
How many days does it rain in Uruguay in January?
On average, Punta del Este has about 11 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Uruguay?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Uruguay, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Uruguay?
Looking at our data, Rivera tops the wettest-cities list in Uruguay for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 137 mm (5.4 in).
What is the driest city in January in Uruguay?
The driest place is Punta del Este with an average rainfall of 68 mm (2.7 in) according to our data.
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