Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Punta del Este with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Punta del Este in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Punta del Este with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 28°C, with nights close to 19°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Punta del Este will be around 28°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Punta del Este is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 132 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Punta del Este. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Punta del Este in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
132 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Punta del Este?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Punta del Este. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Punta del Este in January
With 37°C, Punta del Este hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Punta del Este, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Punta del Este
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Punta del Este, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Punta del Este.
Daily UV Index in January in Punta del Este
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Punta del Este, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Punta del Este, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Punta del Este Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Punta del Este, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Punta del Este
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Average Weather in Punta del Este by Month
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