Kaunas county Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kaunas county, Lithuania in January.

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Kaunas Birštonas Elektrėnai Garliava

Planning a trip to Kaunas county, Lithuania this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kaunas county in January

Kaunas county, Lithuania is a region in Lithuania. January in Kaunas county 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 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Kaunas. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kaunas county, Lithuania. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Kaunas county, Lithuania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kėdainiai with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Elektrėnai with 56 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Kaunas experiences about 42 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Kaunas county 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 Kaunas county

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kaunas county, Lithuania?

Temperature range in Kaunas county (January)

Precipitation variation in Kaunas county (January)

Kaunas

In January Kaunas generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
42 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kaunas →

Birštonas

In January Birštonas generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
42 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Birštonas →

Elektrėnai

In January Elektrėnai generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
25 hours
36 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Elektrėnai →

Garliava

In January Garliava generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
42 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Garliava →

Karmėlava

In January Karmėlava generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
42 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Karmėlava →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kaunas 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Birštonas 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Elektrėnai 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Garliava 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Karmėlava 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Kėdainiai 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Kaunas county weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kaunas county, Lithuania in January?

Expect poor weather across Kaunas county, Lithuania in January. The popular destination of Kaunas averages 1°C (34°F) by day and -5°C (23°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Kaunas county, Lithuania in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kaunas peak at roughly 1°C (34°F) in January, dropping to about -5°C (23°F) overnight.

Does Kaunas county, Lithuania get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Kaunas averages just 53 mm (2.1 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Kaunas county, Lithuania.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kaunas county, Lithuania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kaunas, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kaunas county, Lithuania.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Kaunas. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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