Canelones Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Canelones, Uruguay in January.

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Atlántida Ciudad de la Costa Guazuvira La Floresta

Planning a getaway to Canelones, 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 to Expect in Canelones in January

Canelones, Uruguay is a region in Uruguay. January in Canelones generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ciudad de la Costa at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Tacuarembó at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Tacuarembó and 19°C (66°F) in Ciudad de la Costa. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Canelones, Uruguay. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Canelones, Uruguay in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ciudad de la Costa with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Tacuarembó with 113 mm (4.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Atlántida typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Atlántida sees close to 293 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Canelones by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canelones — and find the best time to visit. (based on Atlántida)

January28°C (82°F) February27°C (81°F) March26°C (79°F) April23°C (73°F) May19°C (66°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October21°C (70°F) November24°C (75°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canelones in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Canelones.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Canelones

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Canelones, Uruguay?

Temperature range in Canelones (January)

Precipitation variation in Canelones (January)

Atlántida

In January Atlántida generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
293 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Atlántida →

Ciudad de la Costa

In January Ciudad de la Costa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
293 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ciudad de la Costa →

Guazuvira

In January Guazuvira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
293 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Guazuvira →

La Floresta

In January La Floresta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
293 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in La Floresta →

Aiguá

In January Aiguá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
271 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Aiguá →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Canelones, in Uruguay.

In our records: Uruguay January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Uruguay in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Uruguay reached 42°C (108°F) in Paysandú on January 14, 2022.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canelones in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Atlántida 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Ciudad de la Costa 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Guazuvira 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in)
La Floresta 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Aiguá 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Tacuarembó 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

Canelones weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canelones, Uruguay in January?

Canelones, Uruguay typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Atlántida average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Canelones, Uruguay in January?

Atlántida averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Canelones, Uruguay get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Atlántida averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Canelones, Uruguay.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Canelones, Uruguay?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Canelones, Uruguay with overall perfect weather in Atlántida.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Atlántida. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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