January · Romania
Best time to visit Craiova in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Craiova in January
Average temperature 2°C, 53 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Craiova scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Craiova's art museum, English park and Oltenian food culture make it a cultured stop in southern Romania.
January in Craiova: expect compromises
January averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 53 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Craiova in January?
- In January, Craiova averages 2°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Craiova?
- January earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Craiova in January?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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