SeasonMapJūrmala weather in January
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January in Jūrmala: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Jūrmala · #1348 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 27/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jūrmala climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sea temperature | 2°C / 35°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.5 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 24.3 cm / 9.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jūrmala in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jūrmala's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherJūrmala's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Jūrmala in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Vehicle entry fee
1 Jan – 31 DecDriving into the resort zone costs a couple of euros a day, enforced by plate cameras with a stiff fine if you forget. Buy it online or at a kiosk before the barrier, or take the train from Riga and ignore the whole thing. Source ↗
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Out of season
1 Oct – 20 Apr · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresFrom October the wooden villas are shuttered, the beach cafes are boarded and the pine forest and an empty grey beach are what is left. Good for a walk from Riga, thin on anywhere to eat.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jūrmala — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Jūrmala?
Jūrmala in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Jūrmala?
- January in Jūrmala: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Jūrmala on SeasonMap's comfort score (27/100).
- What is the weather like in Jūrmala in January?
- In January, Jūrmala averages a daily high of 1°C and a low of -2.9°C, with about 61.2 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jūrmala in January?
- Jūrmala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
- Does it snow in Jūrmala in January?
- Jūrmala sees roughly 24.3 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Riga's Christmas market on Dome Square around 28 Nov – 7 Jan, and Vilnius' Christmas tree and market around 25 Nov – 7 Jan.