When to go · Orhei

Orhei in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Moldova: Cold with snow spells; Orthodox Christmas on 7 January.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Low; Moldova overall
Prices: Low; Moldova overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMoldova month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Moldova: Cold with snow spells; Orthodox Christmas on 7 January.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

OrheiHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 10 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.

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

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

First month

Second month

January: Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Moldova: Cold with snow spells; Orthodox Christmas on 7 January.

May: Inside Orhei's best window: May–Oct.

Orhei: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.