Weather in January in Kurzeme
Planning a journey to Kurzeme this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kurzeme in January?
Kurzeme is a region in Latvia. January in Kurzeme generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Ventspils. In many areas in Latvia, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dundaga with an average of 50 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ziemupe with 68 mm.For a closer look at January's conditions in Kurzeme, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kurzeme's yearly weather, check out our Kurzeme climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kurzeme?
Ventspils
In January Ventspils generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Liepāja
In January Liepāja generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuldīga
In January Kuldīga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pāvilosta
In January Pāvilosta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jūrkalne
In January Jūrkalne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kurzeme, in Latvia.
Is January the best time to visit Kurzeme?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ventspils, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kurzeme.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Ventspils. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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