The weather in January in Uruguay
It's hot in January in Uruguay with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Uruguay. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 43°C in 2022, Uruguay reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 132 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Uruguay
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Uruguay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Uruguay | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 132 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Uruguay with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Uruguay is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Uruguay is based on weather data from Montevideo. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Uruguay to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Uruguay. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Uruguay
Temperature in January in Uruguay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Uruguay. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Uruguay
Total precipitation in January in Uruguay over the years
Daily UV index in January in Uruguay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Uruguay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Uruguay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Uruguay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.