Jõhvi weather in January (Ida-Virumaa, Estonia)

How is the weather in Jõhvi in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Jõhvi generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Jõhvi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 27 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Jõhvi, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 27 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Narva, Estonia (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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 Jõhvi in January?

Visitors traveling to Jõhvi 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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