Viljandi weather in January (Viljandimaa, Estonia)

Is January a good time to explore Viljandi weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Viljandi typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -0°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -6°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Viljandi in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Viljandi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Pjaernu, Estonia (63 KM, 39 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

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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?

Visitors traveling to Viljandi 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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