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Weather in January in Saaremaa

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.

Temperatures

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.

To explore the conditions in Saaremaa 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 to moderate snow/rainfall in Vilsandi with 57 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine in Kuressaare. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Saaremaa climate page.

Where to go in Saaremaa in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Saaremaa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Estonia, check out our Saaremaa's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
1,716 hours 
637 mm 
169 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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
1,716 hours 
652 mm 
170 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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
1,716 hours 
646 mm 
169 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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
1,716 hours 
671 mm 
170 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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
1,716 hours 
655 mm 
170 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Saaremaa.

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