January verdict

Estonia in January

Weather score20Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Tallinn, Estonia, Estonia travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-3°C

Rain

37mm

Sun

1h

Sea

2°C

Weather score

20

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January-3°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMay to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January37mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Estonia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January1 hour average sun

January is one of Estonia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January2°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January20 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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