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Moldova weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Moldova in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Moldova on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Moldova

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Moldova?

Average weather in 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.

Chişinău
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
61 hours 
39 mm 
11 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
74 hours 
39 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
81 hours 
35 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Chişinău

Average weather in 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.

Tiraspol
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
36 mm 
11 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
74 hours 
40 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
81 hours 
33 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Tiraspol

Average weather in 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.

Bălţi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
38 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
34 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
90 hours 
37 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Bălţi

Average weather in 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.

Făleşti
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
38 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
33 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
90 hours 
36 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Făleşti

Average weather in 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.

Trebujeni
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
61 hours 
38 mm 
11 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
74 hours 
38 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
81 hours 
35 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Trebujeni

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Moldova.

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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