Romania weather in January

Planning a getaway to Romania this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Romania in January?

January in Romania generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Statjunea Borsa at -2°C to cold in Vama Veche at 7°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Vama Veche and -9°C in Statjunea Borsa. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Cîmpia Turzii with an average of 32 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Sighetu Marmaţiei with 86 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 71 hours of sunlight in Bucharest. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Romania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Romania's yearly weather, check out our Romania climate page.

Where to go in Romania in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

Popular destinations in Romania

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Romania?

Average weather in Bucharest

In January Bucharest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bucharest

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

-2°C 

63 hours 

47 mm 

11 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-4°C 

71 hours 

42 mm 

10 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

7°C 

-2°C 

85 hours 

40 mm 

10 days 

poor 

Climate in Bucharest

Average weather in Mamaia

In January Mamaia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mamaia

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

81 hours 

49 mm 

10 days 

poor 

January January

6°C 

-0°C 

83 hours 

46 mm 

10 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

7°C 

1°C 

111 hours 

41 mm 

9 days 

poor 

Climate in Mamaia

Average weather in Braşov

In January Braşov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Braşov

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-5°C 

51 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January January

1°C 

-7°C 

46 mm 

14 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-6°C 

48 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Braşov

Average weather in Sibiu

In January Sibiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sibiu

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-4°C 

60 hours 

56 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-6°C 

69 hours 

47 mm 

12 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

4°C 

-4°C 

88 hours 

55 mm 

11 days 

poor 

Climate in Sibiu

Average weather in Cluj-Napoca

In January Cluj-Napoca generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cluj-Napoca

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-4°C 

54 hours 

49 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-6°C 

68 hours 

40 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

4°C 

-5°C 

98 hours 

45 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Cluj-Napoca

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Is January the best time to visit Romania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bucharest, January may not be the ideal time to visit Romania.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Bucharest. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.