January is a popular month to ask about Punta del Este Playa Mansa because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 28.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Punta del Este Playa Mansa sea temperature in January — averages 28.0°C
The sea at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in Uruguay averages 28.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
28.0°C
tropical · Excellent
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
No wetsuit
At 28.0°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.
Monthly comparison
Yes — ideal swimming weather · Punta del Este Playa Mansa
Can you swim at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in August? — 18.0°C water18.0°CCan you swim at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in September? — 19.0°C water19.0°CCan you swim at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in October? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in November? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in December? — 26.0°C water26.0°CCan you swim at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in January? — 28.0°C water28.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in January?
Punta del Este Playa Mansa averages 28.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in January?
Yes, most swimmers find 28.0°C comfortable for unrestricted swimming.
Do I need a wetsuit at Punta del Este Playa Mansa in January?
No wetsuit needed.