Kolka weather in January (Kurzeme, Latvia)

What should you pack for a trip to Kolka in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kolka includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -1°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Kolka in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 42 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kolka. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kolka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kuressaare, Estonia (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Latvia in January

Find out more about the weather in Latvia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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