Vâlcea weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Vâlcea in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Vâlcea in January?
Vâlcea is a region in Romania. January in Vâlcea generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Voineasa at 1°C to cold in Râmnicu Vâlcea at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Râmnicu Vâlcea and -7°C in Voineasa. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Vâlcea. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Râmnicu Vâlcea with an average of 49 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Horezu with 56 mm. In Horezu, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 69 hours of sunshine in Horezu. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vâlcea in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Vâlcea climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Vâlcea?
Horezu
In January Horezu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Băile Olăneşti
In January Băile Olăneşti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Râmnicu Vâlcea
In January Râmnicu Vâlcea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Călimăneşti
In January Călimăneşti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°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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Voineasa
In January Voineasa 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vâlcea, in Romania.
Is January the best time to visit Vâlcea?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Vâlcea with often poor weather in Horezu.
On average, the best time to visit Vâlcea is in September with generally perfect weather in Horezu. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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