Cluj Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cluj, Romania in January.

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Cluj-Napoca Turda Beliş Floreşti

Planning a trip to Cluj, Romania this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cluj in January

Cluj, Romania is a region in Romania. January in Cluj generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Cluj-Napoca. 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.

To explore the conditions in Cluj, Romania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Cîmpia Turzii with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Răchiţele with 63 mm (2.5 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Cluj-Napoca usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Cluj-Napoca receives about 68 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Cluj by month

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Best Places to Visit in Cluj in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cluj.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cluj

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Cluj, Romania?

Temperature range in Cluj (January)

Precipitation variation in Cluj (January)

Cluj-Napoca

In January Cluj-Napoca generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cluj-Napoca →

Turda

In January Turda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Turda →

Beliş

In January Beliş generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Beliş →

Floreşti

In January Floreşti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Floreşti →

Mărişel

In January Mărişel generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mărişel →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cluj, in Romania.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cluj in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cluj-Napoca 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Turda 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Beliş 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Floreşti 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mărişel 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Cîmpia Turzii 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Cluj weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cluj, Romania in January?

Expect poor weather across Cluj, Romania in January. The popular destination of Cluj-Napoca averages 2°C (36°F) by day and -6°C (21°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Cluj, Romania in January?

Average temperatures in Cluj, Romania during January range from a nighttime low near -6°C (21°F) to a daytime high around 2°C (36°F) in Cluj-Napoca.

Does Cluj, Romania get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Cluj-Napoca averages just 40 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Cluj, Romania.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cluj, Romania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cluj-Napoca, January may not be the ideal time to visit Cluj, Romania.

Generally speaking, May, August and September provide perfect weather in Cluj-Napoca. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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