Monthly climate guide
Punta del Este weather in January
With highs near 25°C (78°F) and lows around 19°C (67°F), January feels warm in Punta del Este. Rainfall averages about 102 mm (wet) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
- Humidity near 74% makes 25°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- January brings mid-summer to Punta del Este — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
January is typically Punta del Este's warmest month.
Avg high
25°C
78°F
Avg low
19°C
67°F
Rainfall
102 mm
wet
Humidity
74%
relative
Sky
48%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Punta del Este weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 78°F | 19°C / 67°F | 102 mm | 74% | 48% |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 20°C / 68°F | 102 mm | 76% | 50% |
| March | 23°C / 74°F | 18°C / 65°F | 79 mm | 76% | 47% |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 16°C / 61°F | 115 mm | 79% | 55% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 56°F | 81 mm | 81% | 60% |
| June | 14°C / 58°F | 10°C / 50°F | 91 mm | 83% | 57% |
| July | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 47°F | 107 mm | 85% | 61% |
| August | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 49°F | 121 mm | 85% | 59% |
| September | 15°C / 60°F | 11°C / 51°F | 104 mm | 84% | 58% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 95 mm | 83% | 62% |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 15°C / 59°F | 92 mm | 78% | 49% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 18°C / 64°F | 100 mm | 74% | 46% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Punta del Este?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Punta del Este →Other Uruguay cities in January
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Punta del Este in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Punta del Este?
January is one of the wetter months in Punta del Este, with about 102 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Punta del Este in January?
Average highs are about 25°C (78°F) and average lows about 19°C (67°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Punta del Este in January?
Punta del Este typically gets around 102 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Punta del Este (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.