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Palanga in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Palanga in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Palanga, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Palanga in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Palanga in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +1°C, and there are only about 1 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Palanga;

Average weather

☀️
+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-29°C
Min.
+9°C
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Palanga has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Palanga in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Palanga for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +9°C during the day to a minimum of -10°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +4°C.

Is Palanga warm or cold in January?

Palanga is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +3°C to +1°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Palanga, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Palanga in January

Palanga weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+3°C+1°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-29°C-27°C
Max. temperature
+11°C+9°C+13°C
Rainfall
41 mm29 mm19 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
87%86%84%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
101212
Rainy days
964
Snowy days
11119

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +3°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +1°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 41 mm to 29 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Palanga in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Palanga is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Palanga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 68 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Palanga wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Palanga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 22 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Palanga.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Palanga?

This is the weather in Palanga in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+9°C
2 January
🌧️
+8°C
3 January
🌧️
+6°C
4 January
☁️
+3°C
5 January
☁️
+4°C
6 January
☀️
-6°C
7 January
☁️
-3°C
8 January
🌨️
+3°C
9 January
☁️
+1°C
10 January
🌫️
+5°C
11 January
🌫️
+4°C
12 January
🌧️
+7°C
13 January
🌧️
+7°C
14 January
🌧️
+6°C
15 January
🌧️
+6°C
16 January
🌧️
+5°C
17 January
☁️
+4°C
18 January
🌫️
+4°C
19 January
☁️
+4°C
20 January
🌫️
-1°C
21 January
☀️
+1°C
22 January
☁️
0°C
23 January
☁️
-2°C
24 January
☁️
+3°C
25 January
☁️
+3°C
26 January
☁️
+3°C
27 January
☁️
+1°C
28 January
☁️
+3°C
29 January
🌧️
+4°C
30 January
🌧️
+5°C
31 January
🌧️
+4°C
In January 2023 Palanga had 2 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -6°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Palanga climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Palanga in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+8°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 422 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 824 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palanga in January:

Is January a good time to visit Palanga?

There is never a bad time to go to Palanga, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Palanga and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Palanga in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Palanga rainy in January?

Palanga is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Palanga in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Palanga in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Palanga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palanga, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.