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Weather in January in Sălaj

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

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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Zalău. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sălaj in January, check out the map below. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Sălaj. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Sălaj, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Zalău typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

The city Zalău usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Sălaj climate page.

Where to go in Sălaj in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sălaj on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Romania, check out our Sălaj's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Zalău
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
2,047 hours 
851 mm 
143 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-4°C 
68 hours 
49 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-3°C 
98 hours 
55 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Zalău

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.

Boghiş
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
1,982 hours 
911 mm 
141 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-4°C 
55 hours 
51 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-3°C 
82 hours 
58 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Boghiş

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.

Şimleu Silvaniei
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
1,982 hours 
865 mm 
139 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-4°C 
55 hours 
49 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-3°C 
82 hours 
56 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Şimleu Silvaniei

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.

Petrindu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
4°C 
2,047 hours 
934 mm 
147 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
68 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
98 hours 
53 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Petrindu

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

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sălaj.

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