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Baraolt Weather in January

Baraolt in January

The short of it: Baraolt in January averages a high of -0 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -9° · rain 26 mm · daylight 9 h 1 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & May

January in Baraolt brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -9°, with about 26 mm of rain over the month. Baraolt's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 1 min in mid-January, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Baraolt runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Sfântu Gheorghe, 27 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Baraolt, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 1 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Sfântu GheorgheCovasna County27 km SSE0°-8°26 mm
FeldioaraBrașov County29 km S0°-8°27 mm
RupeaBrașov County30 km W0°-8°26 mm
VlăhiţaHarghita County31 km N-2°-10°26 mm
SâncrăieniHarghita County32 km NE-1°-10°24 mm
Odorheiu SecuiescHarghita County34 km NW0°-9°26 mm
Miercurea-CiucHarghita County34 km NNE-2°-11°24 mm
HălchiuBrașov County35 km S0°-8°27 mm

The Almanac · Baraolt Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Baraolt's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Baraolt by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°26 mm4 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
February3°-8°23 mm5 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
March9°-3°30 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April15°2°42 mm8 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May20°7°63 mm7 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°81 mm6 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
July26°12°74 mm6 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August26°11°54 mm5 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
September21°6°41 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°2°35 mm5 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
November8°-2°28 mm5 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦✦
December1°-7°29 mm4 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Baraolt in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Baraolt in January?

Days average -0 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Baraolt's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Rain is modest, about 26 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Baraolt?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Baraolt in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 39 min in December to 15 h 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Baraolt in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Baraolt in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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