Maldonado Weather in January

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

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Punta del Este Piriápolis José Ignacio Maldonado

Planning a journey to Maldonado, Uruguay this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Maldonado in January

Maldonado, Uruguay is a region in Uruguay. January in Maldonado generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Punta del Este to 27°C (81°F) in San Carlos. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in San Carlos and 20°C (68°F) in Punta del Este. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Maldonado, Uruguay.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta del Este with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in San Carlos with 77 mm (3 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Punta del Este usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Punta del Este gets approximately 261 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Maldonado by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maldonado — and find the best time to visit. (based on Punta del Este)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April21°C (70°F) May18°C (64°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Maldonado in January

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

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 Maldonado

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

Temperature range in Maldonado (January)

Precipitation variation in Maldonado (January)

Punta del Este

In January Punta del Este generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Punta del Este →

Piriápolis

In January Piriápolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Piriápolis →

José Ignacio

In January José Ignacio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in José Ignacio →

Maldonado

In January Maldonado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Maldonado →

Sauce de Portezuelo

In January Sauce de Portezuelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Sauce de Portezuelo →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punta del Este 25°C (77°F) 20°C (68°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Piriápolis 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
José Ignacio 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Maldonado 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Sauce de Portezuelo 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Barra de Maldonado 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Maldonado weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Maldonado, Uruguay brings perfect weather. In Punta del Este, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

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

Average temperatures in Maldonado, Uruguay during January range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Punta del Este.

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

January is on the drier side in Maldonado, Uruguay. Punta del Este averages only about 68 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Maldonado, Uruguay?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Maldonado, Uruguay. Typically, the climate in Punta del Este is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Punta del Este. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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