Chișinău weather in January
January in Chișinău: cold, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Chișinău · #747 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Chișinău climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 38°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.5 cm / 4.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chișinău in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Chișinău?
- January in Chișinău: cold, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Chișinău on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Chișinău in January?
- In January, Chișinău averages a daily high of 3.6°C and a low of -2.5°C, with about 25 mm of rain over roughly 5.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chișinău in January?
- Chișinău has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
- Does it snow in Chișinău in January?
- Chișinău sees roughly 12.5 cm of snowfall in January.