Bucharest weather in January (Romania)

What's the typical weather in Bucharest for January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Bucharest typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 4°C, cooling off to about -4°C at night. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Bucharest in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 71 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bucharest. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bucharest climate page with graphs.

 

Bucharest, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 71 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Romania in January

Find out more about the weather in Romania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bucharest.

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