Valgamaa Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Valgamaa, 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 Valgamaa in January

Valgamaa, Estonia is a region in Estonia. January in Valgamaa 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 (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Otepää. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Valgamaa, Estonia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 55 mm (2.2 in) in Otepää.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Otepää experiences about 36 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Valgamaa by month

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April11°C (52°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune21°C (70°F) July23°C (73°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 Valgamaa in January

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

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 Valgamaa

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

Temperature range in Valgamaa (January)

Precipitation variation in Valgamaa (January)

Otepää

In January Otepää 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
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Otepää →

Valga

In January Valga 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
55 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Valga →

Sangaste

In January Sangaste 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
56 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sangaste →

Nüpli

In January Nüpli 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
56 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nüpli →

Pühajärve

In January Pühajärve 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
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pühajärve →

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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 Valgamaa in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otepää -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Valga -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sangaste -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Nüpli -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Pühajärve -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Sihva -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Valgamaa weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Valgamaa, Estonia during January, with Otepää averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Valgamaa, Estonia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Otepää, January may not be the ideal time to visit Valgamaa, Estonia.

On average, the best time to visit Valgamaa, Estonia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Otepää. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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