Lääne-Virumaa Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia in January.

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Planning a getaway to Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Lääne-Virumaa in January

Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia is a region in Estonia. January in Lääne-Virumaa generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Rakvere. In many areas in Estonia, 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 Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 51 mm (2 in) in Rakvere.

Explore Lääne-Virumaa by month

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January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March3°C (37°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lääne-Virumaa in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Lääne-Virumaa

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

Temperature range in Lääne-Virumaa (January)

Precipitation variation in Lääne-Virumaa (January)

Rakvere

In January Rakvere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rakvere →

Võsu

In January Võsu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. 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 (30°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
28 hours
57 hours
Monthly snowfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Võsu →

Käsmu

In January Käsmu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. 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 (30°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
28 hours
57 hours
Monthly snowfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Käsmu →

Sagadi

In January Sagadi 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 snowfall. 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 (30°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
28 hours
57 hours
Monthly snowfall
57 mm (2.2 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 Sagadi →

Viitna

In January Viitna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
28 hours
57 hours
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 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 Viitna →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lääne-Virumaa, 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 Lääne-Virumaa in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rakvere -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Võsu 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Käsmu 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Sagadi 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Viitna -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Kadrina -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Lääne-Virumaa weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia in January?

Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Rakvere average around -1°C (30°F), and temperatures drop to about -6°C (21°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia in January?

Average temperatures in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia during January range from a nighttime low near -6°C (21°F) to a daytime high around -1°C (30°F) in Rakvere.

Does Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia during January, with Rakvere averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia due to the typically poor weather in Rakvere.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Rakvere. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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