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Weather in January in Estonia

Planning a getaway to Estonia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Estonia in January?

January in Estonia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Haanja at -1°C to cold in Vilsandi at 3°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Vilsandi and -7°C in Haanja. In many regions in Estonia, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Estonia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Räpina with an average of 48 mm to moderate snowfall in Dirhami with 62 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 28 hours of sunshine in Tallinn. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Estonia climate page.

Where to go in Estonia in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Estonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Estonia, check out our Estonia's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Estonia?

Tallinn

In January Tallinn generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tallinn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
1,924 hours 
724 mm 
188 days 
poor 
0°C 
-5°C 
28 hours 
53 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-7°C 
57 hours 
47 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Tallinn

Pärnu

In January Pärnu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pärnu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
1,965 hours 
782 mm 
186 days 
poor 
0°C 
-6°C 
39 hours 
56 mm 
19 days 
poor 
0°C 
-7°C 
68 hours 
54 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Pärnu

Kuressaare

In January Kuressaare generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kuressaare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
1,716 hours 
637 mm 
169 days 
poor 
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
53 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kuressaare

Tartu

In January Tartu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tartu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
1,718 hours 
734 mm 
170 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
65 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Tartu

Haapsalu

In January Haapsalu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Haapsalu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
6°C 
781 mm 
175 days 
poor 
1°C 
-3°C 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
0°C 
-4°C 
53 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Haapsalu

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Estonia.

Is January the best time to visit Estonia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Estonia due to the typically poor weather in Tallinn.

On average, the best time to visit Estonia is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Tallinn. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Estonia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Estonia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Estonia.

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