January · Latvia
Best time to visit Daugavpils in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Daugavpils in January
Average temperature -5°C, 68 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Daugavpils scores 2.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Daugavpils is Latvia's second city, set on the Daugava around a star-shaped fortress and a long mix of cultures.
January in Daugavpils — the hardest end of the year
January sits at -5°C (22°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
68 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 7.3 hours of daylight.
That is 2.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Daugavpils — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Daugavpils in January?
- In January, Daugavpils averages -5°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Daugavpils?
- January earns a 2.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Daugavpils in January?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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