Võrumaa Weather in January

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

🔎
Võru Haanja Rõuge Misso

Thinking about venturing to Võrumaa, 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 Võrumaa in January

Võrumaa, Estonia is a region in Estonia. January in Võrumaa 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 -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Võru. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Võrumaa, Estonia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Võrumaa, Estonia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Võru receives around 36 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Võrumaa by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best Places to Visit in Võrumaa in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Võrumaa

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

Temperature range in Võrumaa (January)

Precipitation variation in Võrumaa (January)

Võru

In January Võru 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)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
24 hours
36 hours
65 hours
Monthly snowfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Võru →

Haanja

In January Haanja 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
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
24 hours
36 hours
65 hours
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haanja →

Rõuge

In January Rõuge 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
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
24 hours
36 hours
65 hours
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rõuge →

Misso

In January Misso 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
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
25 hours
42 hours
72 hours
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Misso →

Antsla

In January Antsla 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)
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Antsla →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Võru -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Haanja -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Rõuge -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Misso -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Antsla -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Võrumaa weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Võrumaa, Estonia brings poor weather. In Võru, daytime temperatures are typically around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime lows hover near -7°C (19°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Võru peak at roughly -1°C (30°F) in January, dropping to about -7°C (19°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Võru averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Võrumaa, Estonia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Võrumaa, Estonia?

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

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Võru. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Võrumaa.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Estonia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Estonia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.