January · Romania
Best time to visit Cluj-Napoca in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cluj-Napoca in January
Average temperature 0°C, 49 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Cluj-Napoca scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cluj-Napoca mixes a grand Habsburg square with Romania's liveliest student scene and quick trips into Transylvania.
January in Cluj-Napoca — the hardest end of the year
January averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 49 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cluj-Napoca in January?
- In January, Cluj-Napoca averages 0°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cluj-Napoca?
- January earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cluj-Napoca in January?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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