Tartu weather in January (Tartumaa, Estonia)

What can you expect from the weather in Tartu during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Tartu generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

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.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 36 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Estonia in January

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

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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 Tartu in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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