SeasonMapPunta del Diablo weather in January
Uruguay
January in Punta del Diablo: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Punta del Diablo · #385 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punta del Diablo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Punta del Diablo in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer crush, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Punta del Diablo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPunta del Diablo's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Punta del Diablo in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Summer crush
15 Dec – 28 FebSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyA fishing village of a few hundred takes upwards of twenty thousand Argentines, Brazilians and Uruguayans for January. The clubs run all night and the cabins are let months ahead.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Punta del Diablo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Punta del Diablo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Punta del Diablo?
- January in Punta del Diablo: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Punta del Diablo on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta del Diablo in January?
- In January, Punta del Diablo averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 20.7°C, with about 125.2 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta del Diablo in January?
- Punta del Diablo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
Other months in Punta del Diablo
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Similar destinations in South America — January
Within 300 km: Montevideo's Uruguayan carnival on 22 Jan – 8 Mar.