Harghita Weather in January

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

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Odorheiu Secuiesc Băile Tuşnad Corund Gheorgheni

Planning a getaway to Harghita, Romania this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Harghita in January

Harghita, Romania is a region in Romania. January in Harghita generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Topliţa at -2°C (28°F) to cold in Saschiz at 2°C (36°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Saschiz and -9°C (16°F) in Topliţa. 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.

For specific regional insights in Harghita, Romania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Lunca de Jos with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to moderate snowfall in Topliţa with 51 mm (2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Odorheiu Secuiesc typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Harghita by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Harghita — and find the best time to visit. (based on Odorheiu Secuiesc)

January1°C (34°F) February3°C (37°F) March9°C (48°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Harghita in January

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

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 Harghita

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

Temperature range in Harghita (January)

Precipitation variation in Harghita (January)

Odorheiu Secuiesc

In January Odorheiu Secuiesc 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)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Odorheiu Secuiesc →

Băile Tuşnad

In January Băile Tuşnad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°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)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Băile Tuşnad →

Corund

In January Corund 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)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Corund →

Gheorgheni

In January Gheorgheni generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gheorgheni →

Sub Cetate

In January Sub Cetate 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)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sub Cetate →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Odorheiu Secuiesc 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Băile Tuşnad 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Corund 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Gheorgheni -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Sub Cetate 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Borsec -2°C (28°F) -9°C (16°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Harghita weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Harghita, Romania typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Odorheiu Secuiesc average around 1°C (34°F), and temperatures drop to about -7°C (19°F) at night.

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

Odorheiu Secuiesc averages a daytime maximum of 1°C (34°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -7°C (19°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Harghita, Romania. Odorheiu Secuiesc averages only about 44 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Harghita, Romania?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Harghita, Romania due to the typically poor weather in Odorheiu Secuiesc.

On average, the best time to visit Harghita, Romania is in May, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Odorheiu Secuiesc. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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