Kurzeme Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kurzeme, Latvia in January.

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Ventspils Liepāja Kuldīga Pāvilosta

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

What to Expect in Kurzeme in January

Kurzeme, Latvia 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 (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kurzeme, Latvia, 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 (2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Ziemupe with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Explore Kurzeme by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kurzeme — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ventspils)

January3°C (37°F) February2°C (36°F) March5°C (41°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kurzeme in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kurzeme.

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 Kurzeme

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kurzeme, Latvia?

Temperature range in Kurzeme (January)

Precipitation variation in Kurzeme (January)

Ventspils

In January Ventspils generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ventspils →

Liepāja

In January Liepāja generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
34 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Liepāja →

Kuldīga

In January Kuldīga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
34 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuldīga →

Pāvilosta

In January Pāvilosta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
34 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pāvilosta →

Jūrkalne

In January Jūrkalne 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)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
28 hours
34 hours
64 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Latvia January extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Latvia dropped to -35°C (-31°F) in Smiltene on January 20, 2006.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Latvia was -31°C (-24°F) in Raiskums on January 10, 1987.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ventspils 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Liepāja 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Kuldīga 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Pāvilosta 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Jūrkalne 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bernāti 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Kurzeme weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kurzeme, Latvia in January?

Kurzeme, Latvia typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ventspils average around 3°C (37°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kurzeme, Latvia in January?

Average temperatures in Kurzeme, Latvia during January range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 3°C (37°F) in Ventspils.

Does Kurzeme, Latvia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kurzeme, Latvia during January, with Ventspils averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kurzeme, Latvia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ventspils, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kurzeme, Latvia.

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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