SeasonMapUruguay in January
January is one of Uruguay's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 4 destinations average 85/100, led by Punta del Este at 88 — 28°C and 8 rainy days — while Colonia del Sacramento is warmer at 31°C and scores 80.
#3 of 12 months for Uruguay · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Uruguay in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punta del Este | Beach | 28°C | 77 mm · 8 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Punta del Diablo | Beach | 28°C | 94 mm · 9 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Montevideo | City | 30°C | 66 mm · 7 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 4 | Colonia del Sacramento | City | 31°C | 80 mm · 7 days | 80 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Uruguay in January
- Uruguayan carnival · Montevideo · 22 Jan – 8 Mar
- New Year on the rambla · Montevideo · 31 Dec – 1 Jan
- New Year on the peninsula · Punta del Este · 26 Dec – 6 Jan
- Uruguayan Carnaval · Colonia del Sacramento · 25 Jan – 10 Mar (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Uruguay's 1 well-known places this month.