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January · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 13/100

Pärnu in January

Poor · 13/100Beach 8/100
High / low-1° / -6°daily averages
Precipitation58 mm13 wet days
Sea2°surface temperature
58.39° N, 24.50° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goPärnu · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13January
Best timeMay–Jul
January: high / low-1° / -6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Pärnu averages daytime highs of -1° and night-time lows of -6° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.

Days are 1.9° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 2°, too cold for most swimmers.

January scores 13/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Pärnu. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:59 and sets at 16:05 local time, giving 7 h 06 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 100 minutes over the month.

Why 13/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%4%
Clear skies · 25%48%

Beach score this month: 8/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Estonia's best in January

Where to go in January
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Tallinn

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Tartu

Tartu
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Kuressaare

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Maardu
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Maardu

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·Questions

Pärnu in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Pärnu?

January scores 13/100 for Pärnu, which we rate as poor. Average highs are -1°C with 13 wet days.

How warm is Pärnu in January?

Daytime highs average -1°C and night-time lows -6°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Pärnu in January?

Pärnu receives about 58 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 13 days.

Can you swim in Pärnu in January?

The sea averages 2°C in January, cold for most swimmers.