Tartu weather in January (Tartumaa, Estonia)

Is January a good time to explore Tartu weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Tartu tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -1°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -6°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Tartu in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 36 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tartu. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tartu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 36 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Estonia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Visitors traveling to Tartu should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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