Kaunas weather in January (Kaunas county, Lithuania)

Will it be warm or cold in Kaunas this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Kaunas tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 1°C, cooling off to about -5°C at night. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Kaunas in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 42 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kaunas. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kaunas climate page with graphs.

 

Kaunas, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 42 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Lithuania in January

Find out more about the weather in Lithuania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kaunas.

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