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Weather in January in Romania

Planning a trip to Romania this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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.

For specific regional insights in Romania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 71 hours of sunshine in Bucharest. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Romania climate page.

Where to go in Romania in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Romania on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Romania, check out our Romania's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
8°C 
2,115 hours 
698 mm 
117 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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
17°C 
10°C 
2,297 hours 
547 mm 
98 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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
3°C 
921 mm 
161 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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
1,844 hours 
1062 mm 
146 days 
tolerable 
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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
4°C 
2,047 hours 
837 mm 
149 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

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Romania.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Romania.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Romania? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Romania.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.