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Cluj-Napoca weather in January (Cluj, Romania)

Thinking of visiting Cluj-Napoca in January? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Cluj-Napoca typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Cluj-Napoca in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 68 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cluj-Napoca. May, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cluj-Napoca climate page with graphs.

 

Cluj-Napoca, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Romania in January

Find out more about the weather in Romania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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