Punta del Este weather in January (Maldonado, Uruguay)

How is January weather typically in Punta del Este? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Punta del Este during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 20°C at night. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Punta del Este in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 261 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Punta del Este, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 261 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

For visitors traveling to Punta del Este, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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