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Weather in January in Vidzeme

Planning a getaway to Vidzeme this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Vidzeme in January?

Vidzeme is a region in Latvia. January in Vidzeme generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -1°C in Alūksne to 1°C in Jūrmala. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Jūrmala and -7°C in Alūksne. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Varakļāni with an average of 51 mm to moderate snowfall in Ērgļi with 65 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Rīga usually sees around 32 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Vidzeme for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vidzeme climate page.

Where to go in Vidzeme in January

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

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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

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

Rīga

In January Rīga generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rīga
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
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
57 mm 
20 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
61 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Rīga

Jūrmala

In January Jūrmala generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jūrmala
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
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
56 mm 
20 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
61 hours 
49 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Jūrmala

Sigulda

In January Sigulda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sigulda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-3°C 
24 hours 
62 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-6°C 
32 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
poor 
0°C 
-6°C 
61 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Sigulda

Cēsis

In January Cēsis generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cēsis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-4°C 
60 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-6°C 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-7°C 
56 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Cēsis

Saulkrasti

In January Saulkrasti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saulkrasti
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
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
63 mm 
20 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
32 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
61 hours 
55 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Saulkrasti

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

Is January the best time to visit Vidzeme?

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

On average, the best time to visit Vidzeme is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Rīga. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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