Valga weather in January (Valgamaa, Estonia)

How is the weather in Valga in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Valga typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Valga in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 36 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Valga. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valga, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 56 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 36 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Tartu, Estonia (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Estonia in January

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

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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 Valga in January?

Visitors traveling to Valga should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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