Põlvamaa Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Põlvamaa, Estonia in January.

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Põlva Värska Ihamaru Mammaste

Planning a journey to Põlvamaa, Estonia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Põlvamaa in January

Põlvamaa, Estonia is a region in Estonia. January in Põlvamaa generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Põlva. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Põlvamaa, Estonia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Põlvamaa, Estonia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Räpina with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snowfall in Värska with 53 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Põlva receives about 36 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Põlvamaa by month

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April11°C (52°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Põlvamaa in January

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

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 Põlvamaa

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

Temperature range in Põlvamaa (January)

Precipitation variation in Põlvamaa (January)

Põlva

In January Põlva generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°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)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
24 hours
36 hours
65 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Põlva →

Värska

In January Värska 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 sun hours
25 hours
42 hours
72 hours
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Värska →

Ihamaru

In January Ihamaru generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°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)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
24 hours
36 hours
65 hours
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ihamaru →

Mammaste

In January Mammaste generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°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)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
24 hours
36 hours
65 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mammaste →

Räpina

In January Räpina 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 sun hours
24 hours
36 hours
65 hours
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Räpina →

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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 Põlvamaa in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Põlva -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Värska -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Ihamaru -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Mammaste -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Räpina -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Mooste -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Põlvamaa weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Põlvamaa, Estonia in January?

In January, Põlvamaa, Estonia generally has poor weather conditions. Põlva sees daytime temperatures near -1°C (30°F), with nights cooling to roughly -7°C (19°F).

What is the average temperature in Põlvamaa, Estonia in January?

In Põlva, the average daytime high in January is -1°C (30°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -7°C (19°F).

Does Põlvamaa, Estonia get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Põlvamaa, Estonia. Põlva averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Põlvamaa, Estonia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Põlvamaa, Estonia due to the typically poor weather in Põlva.

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

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