The weather in January in Lithuania

It's cold in January in Lithuania with an average temperature of -1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -5°C to a high of 3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Lithuania. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 12°C in 2023, Lithuania reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -24°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 24 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Lithuania

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lithuania. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Lithuania New York
Average temperature -1°C 5°C
Max. temperature 3°C 11°C
Min. temperature -9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 50 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 8 days 12 days
Total snowfall 24 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 13 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Lithuania with really cold temps, averaging around -0°C during the day and nights dipping to about -5°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around -1°C, with nights around -4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lithuania is around -1°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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The climate in Lithuania is based on weather data from Vilnius. Other places, like KaunasPalanga, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Lithuania to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Lithuania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Lithuania

Temperature in January in Lithuania over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Lithuania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Lithuania

Total precipitation in January in Lithuania over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Lithuania

Snowfall in January in Lithuania per year

Daily UV index in January in Lithuania

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lithuania, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Lithuania

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Usually cold, heavy snowfall and icy winds. This adds a certain charm to the landscape, but makes outdoor recreation difficult and uncomfortable. Not recommended for people who cannot stand the cold.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Lithuania by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lithuania. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.