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 high25°C / 77°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)28°C / 82°F
Rainfall94 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days8 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine11.5 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind23 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.

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