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Weather in January in Kurzeme

Planning a trip to Kurzeme this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kurzeme in January, check out the map below. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kurzeme, check out the map below.

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 more detailed look at Kurzeme's conditions throughout the year, check out our Kurzeme climate page.

Where to go in Kurzeme in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kurzeme on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Latvia, check out our Kurzeme's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Ventspils
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
792 mm 
179 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-2°C 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
55 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Ventspils

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.

Liepāja
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
1,857 hours 
790 mm 
179 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-2°C 
34 hours 
65 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
64 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Liepāja

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.

Kuldīga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
1,857 hours 
741 mm 
180 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-4°C 
34 hours 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-5°C 
64 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Kuldīga

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.

Pāvilosta
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
1,857 hours 
800 mm 
179 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-2°C 
34 hours 
66 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
64 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Pāvilosta

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.

Jūrkalne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,857 hours 
756 mm 
179 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
34 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-3°C 
64 hours 
54 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Jūrkalne

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kurzeme.

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