Jūrmala weather in January (Vidzeme, Latvia)

Curious about the January weather in Jūrmala? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Jūrmala generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Jūrmala in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The city usually sees around 32 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jūrmala. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jūrmala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Water Temperature 3°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 32 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Rīga, Latvia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Latvia in January

Find out more about the weather in Latvia 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 Jūrmala in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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