Chișinău in January

Cold and grey; Jan 7 Orthodox Christmas closures.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatWarm and green; good for walking.
• JuneGreatWarm; long evenings.
• SeptemberGreatWarm, harvest season; wineries busy.
• OctoberGreatBest month; National Wine Day weekend fills hotels.

• ChișinăuHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 12 days
• Centre and Chișinău, Moldova · Chișinău, Orheiul Vechi, Cricova, Codriicool

  Continental: winters around −3 °C (27 °F) with snow spells, summers 28–32 °C (82–90 °F) and dry; September–October is harvest season.Continental: winters around 27 °F (−3 °C) with snow spells, summers 82–90 °F (28–32 °C) and dry; September–October is harvest season.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Orthodox Christmas

  Jan 7 · Churches, citywide

  Many offices and some restaurants close; a family holiday, quiet streets.

• Christmas (both dates)

  Dec 25 and Jan 7

  Offices and many restaurants close; family holidays.

Crowds · Moldova overall

Low

Prices · Moldova overall

Low

Moldova overall: Cold with snow spells; Orthodox Christmas on 7 January.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chișinău, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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