Salto Weather in January

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

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Salto Termas del Arapey

Are you planning a trip a to Salto, Uruguay in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Salto in January

Salto, Uruguay is a region in Uruguay. January in Salto generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation. January falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Salto. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Salto, Uruguay. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salto, Uruguay, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Salto with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Termas del Arapey with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Salto sees around 312 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Salto by month

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

January33°C (91°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April26°C (79°F) May22°C (72°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October26°C (79°F) November29°C (84°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Salto in January

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

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 Salto

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

Temperature range in Salto (January)

Precipitation variation in Salto (January)

Salto

In January Salto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
312 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Salto →

Termas del Arapey

In January Termas del Arapey generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
312 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
127 mm (5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Termas del Arapey →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Salto 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Termas del Arapey 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Salto weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Salto, Uruguay typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Salto average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Salto peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in January, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Salto, Uruguay. Average rainfall in Salto sits around 117 mm (4.6 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Salto, Uruguay?

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

On average, the best time to visit Salto, Uruguay is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Salto. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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