Sălaj weather in January
Planning a journey to Sălaj this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Sălaj in January?
Sălaj is a region in Romania. January in Sălaj generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Zalău. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Sălaj. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Petrindu with an average of 46 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Boghiş with 51 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Zalău, marking it as the year's driest month. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 68 hours of sunshine in Zalău. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Sălaj, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sălaj's yearly weather, check out our Sălaj climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Sălaj?
Zalău
In January Zalău generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boghiş
In January Boghiş generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Şimleu Silvaniei
In January Şimleu Silvaniei generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Petrindu
In January Petrindu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°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 Sălaj?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Sălaj with often poor weather in Zalău.
Generally speaking, May, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Zalău. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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