January · Lithuania
Best time to visit Šiauliai in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Šiauliai in January
Average temperature -3°C, 65 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Šiauliai scores 2.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Šiauliai is the base for the Hill of Crosses, Lithuania's pilgrimage site of tens of thousands of crosses.
January in Šiauliai — the hardest end of the year
January averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 65 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Šiauliai in January?
- In January, Šiauliai averages -3°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Šiauliai?
- January earns a 2.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Šiauliai in January?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Šiauliai
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Šiauliai
Šiauliai, Lithuania. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.