Saaremaa Weather in January

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

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Kuressaare Mändjala Nasva Orissaare

Thinking about venturing to Saaremaa, Estonia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Saaremaa in January

Saaremaa, Estonia is a region in Estonia. January in Saaremaa generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Kuressaare. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Leisi with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Vilsandi with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Kuressaare receives around 42 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Saaremaa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Saaremaa - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kuressaare)

January2°C (36°F) February1°C (34°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May15°C (59°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November7°C (45°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Saaremaa in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Saaremaa

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

Temperature range in Saaremaa (January)

Precipitation variation in Saaremaa (January)

Kuressaare

In January Kuressaare generally has very 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kuressaare →

Mändjala

In January Mändjala 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Mändjala →

Nasva

In January Nasva generally has very 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Nasva →

Orissaare

In January Orissaare generally has very 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Orissaare →

Lümanda

In January Lümanda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
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
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Lümanda →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kuressaare 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Mändjala 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Nasva 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Orissaare 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Lümanda 2°C (36°F) -2°C (28°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Suur-Rootsi 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Saaremaa weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Saaremaa, Estonia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Kuressaare sees daytime temperatures near 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to roughly -3°C (27°F).

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

In Kuressaare, the average daytime high in January is 2°C (36°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -3°C (27°F).

Does Saaremaa, Estonia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Kuressaare averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Saaremaa, Estonia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Saaremaa, Estonia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Kuressaare, January may not be the ideal time to visit Saaremaa, Estonia.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Kuressaare. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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