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Transylvania Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Transylvania, Romania in January.

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Planning a journey to Transylvania, Romania this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Transylvania in January

Transylvania, Romania is a region in Romania. January in Transylvania generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Braşov at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Oradea at 4°C (39°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Oradea and -7°C (19°F) in Braşov. 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 Transylvania, Romania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Cluj-Napoca with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Bistrita with 57 mm (2.2 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Braşov, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore Transylvania by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Transylvania — and find the best time to visit. (based on Braşov)

January1°C (34°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
Best Time to Visit Transylvania →

Best Places to Visit in Transylvania in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Transylvania.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Transylvania

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Transylvania, Romania?

Temperature range in Transylvania (January)

Precipitation variation in Transylvania (January)

Braşov

In January Braşov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Braşov →

Sibiu

In January Sibiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
69 hours
88 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sibiu →

Cluj-Napoca

In January Cluj-Napoca generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
68 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cluj-Napoca →

Sighişoara

In January Sighişoara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
69 hours
88 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sighişoara →

Oradea

In January Oradea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
82 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oradea →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Transylvania, in Romania.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Transylvania in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Braşov 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sibiu 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Cluj-Napoca 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sighişoara 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Oradea 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Alba Iulia 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Transylvania weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Transylvania, Romania in January?

January in Transylvania, Romania brings poor weather. In Braşov, daytime temperatures are typically around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime lows hover near -7°C (19°F).

What is the average temperature in Transylvania, Romania in January?

Average temperatures in Transylvania, Romania during January range from a nighttime low near -7°C (19°F) to a daytime high around 1°C (34°F) in Braşov.

Does Transylvania, Romania get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Braşov averages just 46 mm (1.8 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Transylvania, Romania.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Transylvania, Romania?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Transylvania, Romania due to the typically poor weather in Braşov.

On average, the best time to visit Transylvania, Romania is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Braşov. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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