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Saaremaa weather in January

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

What is the weather like in Saaremaa in January?

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

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

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Leisi with an average of 49 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Vilsandi with 57 mm. The city Kuressaare usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Saaremaa, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Saaremaa's yearly weather, check out our Saaremaa climate page.

Where to go in Saaremaa in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Saaremaa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Saaremaa

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

Average weather in Kuressaare

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

Kuressaare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-1°C 
21 hours 
54 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-4°C 
53 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kuressaare

Average weather in Mändjala

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

Mändjala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
56 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
50 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-4°C 
53 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Mändjala

Average weather in Nasva

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

Nasva
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
55 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
50 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-4°C 
53 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Nasva

Average weather in Orissaare

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

Orissaare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
58 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
42 hours 
53 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-4°C 
53 hours 
48 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Orissaare

Average weather in Lümanda

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

Lümanda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-0°C 
21 hours 
57 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-2°C 
42 hours 
51 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-4°C 
53 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Lümanda

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

Is January the best time to visit Saaremaa?

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

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

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