January · Estonia
Best time to visit Pärnu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pärnu in January
Average temperature -4°C, 70 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 96% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 96%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Pärnu scores 1.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pärnu is Estonia's summer capital, with a long sandy beach, spa hotels and a river promenade.
January in Pärnu — off-season conditions
At -4°C (25°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
70 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.8 hours of daylight.
That is 1.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Pärnu — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pärnu in January?
- In January, Pärnu averages -4°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pärnu?
- January earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pärnu in January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 96% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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