Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lithuania in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lithuania with very cold temperatures, averaging around -0°C during the day and nights close to -5°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around -1°C, with nights close to -4°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lithuania will be around -1°C, with nights close to -4°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 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.
The average precipitation chance is 40% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Lithuania. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lithuania in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
-1°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
3°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
-5°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
24 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
13 days | 1 day | |
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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.
Temperature records for Lithuania in January
With 12°C, Lithuania hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -24°C to a high of 7°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Lithuania
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Lithuania, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Lithuania
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Lithuania, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Lithuania.
Daily Snowfall in January in Lithuania
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Lithuania, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
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.
Temperature in January in Lithuania Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Lithuania, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Lithuania Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Lithuania, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Lithuania per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Lithuania, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Lithuania
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Lithuania. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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
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