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Weather in January in Vâlcea

Are you planning a trip a 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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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.

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

Precipitation

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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Horezu, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Horezu experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 69 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at Vâlcea's conditions throughout the year, check out our Vâlcea climate page.

Where to go in Vâlcea in January

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

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

Popular destinations

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.

Horezu
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 
5°C 
1,844 hours 
1186 mm 
147 days 
tolerable 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
56 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-4°C 
88 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Horezu

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.

Băile Olăneşti
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 
5°C 
1,844 hours 
1015 mm 
145 days 
tolerable 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
51 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-4°C 
88 hours 
56 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Băile Olăneşti

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.

Râmnicu Vâlcea
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
5°C 
920 mm 
138 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
49 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-3°C 
52 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Râmnicu Vâlcea

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.

Călimăneşti
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 
5°C 
1,844 hours 
981 mm 
146 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
49 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-4°C 
88 hours 
54 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Călimăneşti

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.

Voineasa
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
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
1,844 hours 
1402 mm 
163 days 
unpleasant 
January January
1°C 
-7°C 
69 hours 
56 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
88 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Voineasa

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Vâlcea.

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