When to go · Cēsis

Cēsis in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (short days, mud, most sights on reduced hours).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Latvia overall
Prices: Low; Latvia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cēsis

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (short days, mud, most sights on reduced hours).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

CēsisHighs around -2 °C (28 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 28 °F (-2 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 12 days
Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale), Latvia · Sigulda, Cēsis, Daugavpils, Rēzeknecool
Colder, snowier winters and warmer summers; Gauja valley autumn colours peak late Sept – early Oct.

Latvia overall: Cold and dark; cheap Riga city breaks, opera season.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cēsis, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (short days, mud, most sights on reduced hours).

May: Inside Cēsis's best window: May–Sep for trails and castle hours; Jul–Aug for festivals.

Cēsis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.