Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
82°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Montevideo
Uruguay · South America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot and muggy.
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 66°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
71°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 7 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
HumidJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 66°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
60%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
71°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Rain10%
Cloud42%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Rain14%
Cloud46%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain12%
Cloud44%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Rain6%
Cloud39%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
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View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 66 | 2.8 | 7 | 12.1 | 70 | 71 |
| Feb | 80 | 66 | 4.0 | 9 | 10.9 | 73 | 72 |
| Mar | 77 | 63 | 4.1 | 9 | 9.8 | 76 | 70 |
| Apr | 71 | 58 | 3.7 | 8 | 8.3 | 77 | 66 |
| May | 64 | 52 | 3.1 | 7 | 7.2 | 80 | 60 |
| Jun | 59 | 47 | 3.0 | 8 | 6.8 | 81 | 55 |
| Jul | 58 | 46 | 3.3 | 8 | 7.0 | 81 | 52 |
| Aug | 61 | 48 | 3.6 | 8 | 7.7 | 79 | 51 |
| Sep | 63 | 50 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.4 | 77 | 53 |
| Oct | 68 | 55 | 4.0 | 9 | 9.5 | 76 | 57 |
| Nov | 74 | 58 | 3.6 | 8 | 10.9 | 71 | 62 |
| Dec | 78 | 63 | 3.3 | 8 | 12.0 | 69 | 67 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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