When to go · Artigas
Artigas in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Mar, Sep–Oct). Across Uruguay: Peak beach season: Punta del Este and José Ignacio full of Argentines and Brazilians; Carnival begins in Montevideo.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Uruguay overall
- Prices
- High
- Uruguay overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Feb–Mar, Sep–Oct). Across Uruguay: Peak beach season: Punta del Este and José Ignacio full of Argentines and Brazilians; Carnival begins in Montevideo.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- ArtigasHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Uruguay overall
- High
- Prices · Uruguay overall
- High
Uruguay overall: Peak beach season: Punta del Este and José Ignacio full of Argentines and Brazilians; Carnival begins in Montevideo.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Artigas, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Feb: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Outside the best window (Feb–Mar, Sep–Oct). Across Uruguay: Peak beach season: Punta del Este and José Ignacio full of Argentines and Brazilians; Carnival begins in Montevideo.
February: Inside Artigas's best window: Feb–Mar, Sep–Oct.
Artigas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen