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Kishinew weather in January (Moldova)

What kind of weather does January bring to Kishinew? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

January in Kishinew generally includes 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 -5°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Kishinew in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 74 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kishinew. May, June, July, 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 Kishinew climate page with graphs.

 

Kishinew, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 74 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Moldova in January

Find out more about the weather in Moldova 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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