Hiiumaa Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hiiumaa, Estonia in January.

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Kärdla Kassari Orjaku Käina

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

What to Expect in Hiiumaa in January

Hiiumaa, Estonia is a region in Estonia. January in Hiiumaa generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Kärdla. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Hiiumaa, Estonia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sõru with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Kalana with 59 mm (2.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Hiiumaa in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Hiiumaa

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Hiiumaa, Estonia?

Temperature range in Hiiumaa (January)

Precipitation variation in Hiiumaa (January)

Kärdla

In January Kärdla generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kärdla →

Kassari

In January Kassari generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kassari →

Orjaku

In January Orjaku generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Orjaku →

Käina

In January Käina generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Käina →

Kõrgessaare

In January Kõrgessaare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kõrgessaare →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hiiumaa, in Estonia.

In our records: Estonia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Estonia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Estonia was -30°C (-22°F) in Paide on January 10, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hiiumaa in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kärdla 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Kassari 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Orjaku 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Käina 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Kõrgessaare 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Sõru 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Hiiumaa weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hiiumaa, Estonia in January?

January in Hiiumaa, Estonia brings poor weather. In Kärdla, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Hiiumaa, Estonia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kärdla peak at roughly 2°C (36°F) in January, dropping to about -3°C (27°F) overnight.

Does Hiiumaa, Estonia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Hiiumaa, Estonia. Kärdla averages only about 53 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hiiumaa, Estonia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Hiiumaa, Estonia with often poor weather in Kärdla.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Kärdla. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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