Ploiesti weather in January (Prahova, Romania)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ploiesti in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Ploiesti tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -4°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Ploiesti in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 71 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Ploiesti, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 71 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bucharest, Romania (50 KM, 31 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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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