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Zemgale weather in January

Are you planning a trip to Zemgale in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Zemgale in January?

Zemgale is a region in Latvia. January in Zemgale generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -1°C in Pļaviņas to 2°C in Bērzciems. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Bērzciems and -6°C in Pļaviņas. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Zemgale. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Tērvete with an average of 46 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Koknese with 61 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 32 hours of sunlight in Jelgava. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

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

Where to go in Zemgale in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Zemgale 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 Zemgale

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

Average weather in Jelgava

In January Jelgava 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.

Jelgava
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
<<  
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
47 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-5°C 
32 hours 
46 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-5°C 
61 hours 
45 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Jelgava

Average weather in Engure

In January Engure 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.

Engure
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
<<  
3°C 
-1°C 
24 hours 
59 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-3°C 
32 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-4°C 
61 hours 
50 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Engure

Average weather in Tukums

In January Tukums 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.

Tukums
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
<<  
3°C 
-2°C 
24 hours 
52 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-4°C 
32 hours 
50 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-5°C 
61 hours 
47 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Tukums

Average weather in Tērvete

In January Tērvete 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.

Tērvete
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
<<  
2°C 
-3°C 
28 hours 
47 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-5°C 
39 hours 
46 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-5°C 
66 hours 
44 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Tērvete

Average weather in Bauska

In January Bauska 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.

Bauska
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
<<  
2°C 
-3°C 
24 hours 
50 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-5°C 
32 hours 
49 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-5°C 
61 hours 
49 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bauska

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Is January the best time to visit Zemgale?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Zemgale with often poor weather in Jelgava.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Jelgava. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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