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Weather in January in Lithuania

Considering a trip to Lithuania this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Lithuania in January?

January in Lithuania generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Ignalina at -1°C to cold in Nida at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Nida and -6°C in Ignalina. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lithuania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Joniškis with an average of 45 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Juodkrantė with 75 mm.

Average sunshine

Vilnius experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 36 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at Lithuania's conditions throughout the year, check out our Lithuania climate page.

Where to go in Lithuania in January

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

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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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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Popular destinations

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

Vilnius

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

Vilnius
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
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
1,588 hours 
775 mm 
183 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-6°C 
36 hours 
55 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-6°C 
71 hours 
53 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Vilnius

Palanga

In January Palanga generally has 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.

Palanga
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
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,834 hours 
797 mm 
180 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
33 hours 
65 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
66 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Palanga

Druskininkai

In January Druskininkai generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Druskininkai
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
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
729 mm 
174 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-5°C 
48 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-5°C 
48 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Druskininkai

Klaipėda

In January Klaipėda generally has 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.

Klaipėda
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
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
1,834 hours 
820 mm 
179 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
33 hours 
68 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
66 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Klaipėda

Nida

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

Nida
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 
7°C 
1,834 hours 
942 mm 
172 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-1°C 
33 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-1°C 
66 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Nida

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

Is January the best time to visit Lithuania?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Lithuania with often poor weather in Vilnius.

On average, the best time to visit Lithuania is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Vilnius. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lithuania.

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

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.