Cerro Largo Weather in January

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

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Considering a trip to Cerro Largo, Uruguay this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Cerro Largo in January

Cerro Largo, Uruguay is a region in Uruguay. January in Cerro Largo generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Melo. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Cerro Largo, Uruguay. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Cerro Largo, Uruguay, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 111 mm (4.4 in) in Melo.

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Melo sees around 264 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Cerro Largo by month

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

January31°C (88°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April25°C (77°F) May21°C (70°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August20°C (68°F) September21°C (70°F) October24°C (75°F) November27°C (81°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cerro Largo in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Cerro Largo

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Cerro Largo, Uruguay?

Melo

In January Melo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
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Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cerro Largo, 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.

Cerro Largo weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cerro Largo, Uruguay in January?

January in Cerro Largo, Uruguay brings unpleasant weather. In Melo, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Cerro Largo, Uruguay in January?

Daytime temperatures in Melo peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Cerro Largo, Uruguay get a lot of rain in January?

Melo typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 111 mm (4.4 in) on average across Cerro Largo, Uruguay.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cerro Largo, Uruguay?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Cerro Largo, Uruguay with often tolerable weather in Melo.

On average, the best time to visit Cerro Largo, Uruguay is in March with generally perfect weather in Melo. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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