Punta del Este weather in January
January in Punta del Este: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Punta del Este · #100 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Punta del Este climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta del Este in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Punta del Este?
- January in Punta del Este: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Punta del Este on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta del Este in January?
- In January, Punta del Este averages a daily high of 24.9°C and a low of 19.8°C, with about 93.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta del Este in January?
- Punta del Este has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.