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Montevideo in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Montevideo in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Montevideo in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Montevideo in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 65 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the hottest month of the year in Montevideo;

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Montevideo has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Montevideo in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Montevideo for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +75°F.

Is Montevideo warm or cold in January?

Montevideo is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the hottest month in Montevideo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Montevideo in January

Montevideo weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+52°F+52°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+97°F+97°F
Rainfall
67 mm65 mm91 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
70%72%73%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
151512
Cloudy days
111210
Rainy days
546
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 67 mm to 65 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 15 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Montevideo in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Montevideo is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Montevideo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Montevideo wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 135 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Montevideo?

This is the weather in Montevideo in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+81°F
2 January
☀️
+80°F
3 January
☀️
+86°F
4 January
☁️
+93°F
5 January
☁️
+72°F
6 January
☀️
+73°F
7 January
☀️
+75°F
8 January
☀️
+76°F
9 January
☀️
+80°F
10 January
☀️
+86°F
11 January
☀️
+91°F
12 January
☀️
+81°F
13 January
☀️
+82°F
14 January
☀️
+94°F
15 January
☀️
+90°F
16 January
☁️
+82°F
17 January
🌧️
+79°F
18 January
🌧️
+75°F
19 January
🌧️
+75°F
20 January
🌧️
+78°F
21 January
☀️
+82°F
22 January
☁️
+79°F
23 January
☁️
+76°F
24 January
☁️
+79°F
25 January
☁️
+83°F
26 January
🌧️
+80°F
27 January
☁️
+70°F
28 January
☀️
+71°F
29 January
☀️
+79°F
30 January
☀️
+83°F
31 January
☀️
+76°F
In January 2023 Montevideo had 18 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Montevideo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Montevideo in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+77°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 210 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Montevideo in January:

Is January a good time to visit Montevideo?

January is a really good time to go to Montevideo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Montevideo.

Can you sunbathe in Montevideo in January?

January is warm in Montevideo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Montevideo rainy in January?

Montevideo is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Montevideo in January?

The amount of sunny days in Montevideo during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Montevideo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Montevideo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.