Bucharest weather in January (Romania)
Most people don't tend to visit Bucharest during January since it is known as a chilly month.
The average maximum daytime temperature in Bucharest in January lies at 2.7°C (36.86°F).
On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year.
The average minimum temperature is -5.0°C (23°F) (usually the minimum temperature is noted at night).
The amount of rain/snow during this month is moderate with an average of 40mm (1.6in).
It rains/snows an average of 8 days of the month.
You will hardly see any sun, with only 71 hours of sunshine during the entire month.
So what to wear in January? Wear a base layer in cold weather, this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Visitors traveling to Bucharest should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat since there will be many periods of snow.
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For other monthly average weather and what to do in January look at the numbers below.
Monthly Averages in January
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Where to stay in Bucharest
Where to go in Romania in January
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What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Weather Forecasts for Bucharest
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