Weather in January in Moldova
Thinking about venturing to Moldova this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Moldova in January?
January in Moldova generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Chişinău. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Glodeni with an average of 32 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Tiraspol with 40 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 74 hours of sunlight in Chişinău. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Moldova in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Moldova climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Moldova?
Chişinău
In January Chişinău generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tiraspol
In January Tiraspol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bălţi
In January Bălţi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Făleşti
In January Făleşti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Trebujeni
In January Trebujeni generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Moldova?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Moldova with often poor weather in Chişinău.
On average, the best time to visit Moldova is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Chişinău. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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