SeasonMapPärnu weather in January
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January in Pärnu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Pärnu · #1353 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 26/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pärnu climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 0°C / 33°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sea temperature | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.2 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 cm / 12.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pärnu 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 Pärnu'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 weatherPärnu's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Pärnu in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Spa season
15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyOff-season shutdownOut of season the beach cafes shut and the town runs on its mud-bath and spa hotels, mostly full of Finns on a package. Cheap, dark, and warm indoors, which is the whole proposition. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 31 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pärnu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Pärnu?
Pärnu in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Pärnu?
- January in Pärnu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Pärnu on SeasonMap's comfort score (26/100).
- What is the weather like in Pärnu in January?
- In January, Pärnu averages a daily high of 0.3°C and a low of -3.7°C, with about 66.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pärnu in January?
- Pärnu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
- Does it snow in Pärnu in January?
- Pärnu sees roughly 30.8 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Tallinn's Christmas market on Town Hall Square on 20 Nov – 6 Jan, and Riga's Christmas market on Dome Square around 28 Nov – 7 Jan.