Chişinău weather in January (Moldova)

Will it be warm or cold in Chişinău this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Chişinău typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 2°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -5°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Chişinău in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 74 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chişinău. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chişinău, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kishinew, Moldova (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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