Riksu weather in January (Saaremaa, Estonia)

Is Riksu a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Riksu usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -2°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Riksu in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Riksu. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riksu climate page with graphs.

 

Riksu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kuressaare, Estonia (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Estonia in January

Find out more about the weather in Estonia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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