Cusco vs Punta del Este in January

Punta del Este is the better pick in January — 88 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Punta del Este is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air.

Cusco vs Punta del EsteJanuary climate, side by side

CuscoPunta del Este
Comfort score82/100 (A)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high20°C28°C
Avg high / low20° / 8°25° / 20°
Rainfall206 mm77 mm
Rainy days278
Humidity79%75%
Air quality (AQI)2129

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cusco vs Punta del Este in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cusco or Punta del Este?
Punta del Este is the better pick in January — 88 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Punta del Este is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cusco vs Punta del Este in January?
In January, Cusco averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 206 mm of rain; Punta del Este averages 25°C high / 20°C low with about 77 mm.