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Weather in January in Latgale

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

What is the weather like in Latgale in January?

Latgale is a region in Latvia. January in Latgale 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 and nighttime temperatures around -6°C in Daugavpils. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Latgale in January, check out the map below. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 51 mm in Daugavpils.

Average sunshine

Daugavpils experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Latgale climate page.

Where to go in Latgale in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Latgale 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 Latgale's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Latgale?

Daugavpils

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

Daugavpils
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
1,688 hours 
761 mm 
182 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-6°C 
35 hours 
51 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
0°C 
-6°C 
62 hours 
51 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Daugavpils

Balvi

In January Balvi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Balvi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
742 mm 
184 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-7°C 
52 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-8°C 
49 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Balvi

Rēzekne

In January Rēzekne generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rēzekne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
766 mm 
185 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-7°C 
53 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-7°C 
51 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Rēzekne

Krāslava

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

Krāslava
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
1,688 hours 
771 mm 
182 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-6°C 
35 hours 
53 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-0°C 
-7°C 
62 hours 
52 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Krāslava

Aglona

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

Aglona
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
1,688 hours 
772 mm 
183 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-6°C 
35 hours 
53 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-0°C 
-7°C 
62 hours 
53 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Aglona

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Is January the best time to visit Latgale?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Daugavpils, January may not be the ideal time to visit Latgale.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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