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Weather in January in Latvia

Planning a journey to Latvia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Latvia in January?

January in Latvia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Alūksne at -1°C to cold in Ventspils at 3°C. At night it cools down to -2°C in Ventspils and -7°C in Alūksne. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Tērvete with an average of 46 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ziemupe with 68 mm.

Average sunshine

Rīga experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 32 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Latvia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Latvia's yearly weather, check out our Latvia climate page.

Where to go in Latvia in January

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Rīga

In January Rīga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rīga
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
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
57 mm 
20 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
61 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Rīga

Jūrmala

In January Jūrmala generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jūrmala
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
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
56 mm 
20 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
61 hours 
49 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Jūrmala

Ventspils

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

Ventspils
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
5°C 
0°C 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
2°C 
-3°C 
55 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Ventspils

Liepāja

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

Liepāja
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
5°C 
0°C 
28 hours 
76 mm 
20 days 
poor 
3°C 
-2°C 
34 hours 
65 mm 
18 days 
poor 
2°C 
-3°C 
64 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Liepāja

Daugavpils

In January Daugavpils 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.

Daugavpils
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
1°C 
-4°C 
22 hours 
52 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-6°C 
35 hours 
51 mm 
18 days 
poor 
0°C 
-6°C 
62 hours 
51 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Daugavpils

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Is January the best time to visit Latvia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rīga, January may not be the ideal time to visit Latvia.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Rīga. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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