Chisinau weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Chisinau: highs of 0°C (31°F) and about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average -7°C (19°F) and cloud cover 77% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 2°C (36°F) and 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Chisinau?
least pleasant month Weather score 38/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Chisinau. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Chisinau in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 41 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Chisinau in January?
Days average 0°C (31°F) and nights -7°C (19°F).
Chisinau weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C (31°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 41 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 33 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (48°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 38 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| April | 16°C (61°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm | 59% | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 52 mm | 57% | best |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm | 55% | best |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm | 51% | best |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 36 mm | 42% | best |
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 39 mm | 54% | best |
| October | 16°C (60°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm | 61% | fair |
| November | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 42 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| December | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 40 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months