Weather in Tartu for January 2026
Expect heavy snowfall in Tartu during January, with an average of 20 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Tartu at the beginning of January is -4.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 2.1 °C by the end of January.
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Tartu Weather January
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  1° | 2  -4° | 3  -5° | 4 -5° | |||
| 5 -6° | 6 -7° | 7 -6° | 8 -2° | 9 0° | 10 1° | 11 1° |
| 12  -2° | 13  -2° | 14  -1° | 15  -0° | 16 0° | 17 -1° | 18  1° |
| 19 1° | 20 -2° | 21 -0° | 22  0° | 23  -0° | 24 1° | 25 2° |
| 26 2° | 27 1° | 28  2° | 29 3° | 30  3° | 31 2° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Tartu
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 1° /-6° | 8.3 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Overcast | -4° /-8° | 4 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -5° /-7° | 5.6 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -5° /-10° | 2 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Overcast | -6° /-11° | 2.2 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Overcast | -7° /-13° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | -6° /-12° | 0.7 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | -2° /-10° | 2.6 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-5° | 0.9 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 1° /-2° | 7.8 mm | 4.4 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 0.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Heavy snow | -2° /-7° | 4.1 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Freezing fog | -2° /-9° | 1.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | -1° /-3° | 1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 0° /-4° | 3.6 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 0.9 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-5° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 1° /-3° | 2.8 mm | 1 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 1° /-4° | 4.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-8° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 0° /-7° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light snow | 0° /-3° | 1.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Cloudy | 0° /-2° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Heavy snow | 1° /-1° | 2.7 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-1° | 1.1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 2° /-3° | 4.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Cloudy | 1° /-4° | 2.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Sunny | 2° /-4° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 3° /-1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate snow | 3° /1° | 5.2 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 2° /0° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Guide for Tartu in January
In January, Tartu, Estonia experiences cold and wintry weather. At the beginning of the month, the average temperature hovers around 0°, with occasional snowfall and overcast skies.
The days are short, with limited daylight hours, and the city is often covered in a blanket of snow, creating a picturesque winter wonderland.
Towards the end of January, the temperatures in Tartu tend to drop further, averaging around -5°. The city experiences colder and darker days, with the possibility of freezing temperatures and icy conditions.
It's essential for visitors to bundle up in warm clothing and be prepared for the chilly weather if they plan to explore the city during this time.
Overall, January in Tartu offers a true winter experience, with the opportunity to enjoy traditional winter activities such as ice skating, sledding, and admiring the snowy landscapes.
However, it's important to be mindful of the weather conditions and dress accordingly to fully appreciate the beauty of Tartu during this time of year.
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