Weather in January in Harghita
Planning a getaway to Harghita 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 is the weather like in Harghita in January?
Harghita 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 to cold in Saschiz at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Saschiz and -9°C 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, 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 to moderate snowfall in Topliţa with 51 mm. 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.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Harghita climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Harghita?
Odorheiu Secuiesc
In January Odorheiu Secuiesc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Băile Tuşnad
In January Băile Tuşnad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Corund
In January Corund generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gheorgheni
In January Gheorgheni generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sub Cetate
In January Sub Cetate generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Harghita?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Harghita due to the typically poor weather in Odorheiu Secuiesc.
On average, the best time to visit Harghita 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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