January · Uruguay
Best time to visit Punta del Este in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Punta del Este in January
Average temperature 23°C, 72 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Punta del Este scores 8.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 23°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Punta del Este is Uruguay's resort peninsula, with ocean beaches, a busy harbour and quiet villages.
January is one of the strongest months in Punta del Este (2nd)
With 23°C (73°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 72 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Punta del Este at 8.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.1/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Punta del Este in January?
- In January, Punta del Este averages 23°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Punta del Este?
- January earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Punta del Este in January?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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