Maramureş Weather in January

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

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Baia Mare Vişeu de Sus Sighetu Marmaţiei Ocna Şugatag

Considering a trip to Maramureş, Romania this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Maramureş in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -2°C (28°F) in Statjunea Borsa to 2°C (36°F) in Baia Mare. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Baia Mare and -9°C (16°F) in Statjunea Borsa. 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 Maramureş, Romania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Statjunea Borsa with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate snowfall in Sighetu Marmaţiei with 86 mm (3.4 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Baia Mare usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Maramureş in January

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

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 Maramureş

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

Temperature range in Maramureş (January)

Precipitation variation in Maramureş (January)

Baia Mare

In January Baia Mare generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°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
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baia Mare →

Vişeu de Sus

In January Vişeu de Sus generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°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)
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
66 hours
95 hours
Monthly snowfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vişeu de Sus →

Sighetu Marmaţiei

In January Sighetu Marmaţiei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°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)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sighetu Marmaţiei →

Ocna Şugatag

In January Ocna Şugatag 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
94 mm (3.7 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ocna Şugatag →

Vadu Izei

In January Vadu Izei generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°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)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vadu Izei →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baia Mare 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Vişeu de Sus -1°C (30°F) -8°C (18°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Sighetu Marmaţiei 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Ocna Şugatag 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Vadu Izei 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Cavnic 1°C (34°F) -6°C (21°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Maramureş weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Maramureş, Romania brings poor weather. In Baia Mare, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -5°C (23°F).

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

Average temperatures in Maramureş, Romania during January range from a nighttime low near -5°C (23°F) to a daytime high around 2°C (36°F) in Baia Mare.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Maramureş, Romania during January, with Baia Mare averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Maramureş, Romania?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Maramureş, Romania with often poor weather in Baia Mare.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Baia Mare. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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