Bucharest Weather in January
Romania · 30-year monthly averages
🤔 Fair time to visit
January in Bucharest is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -5°C (23°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
Avg high
3°C
37°F
Avg low
-5°C
23°F
Rainfall
40mm
dry
Rainy days
6
days with ≥1mm
☀️ About 79 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack
- warm coat
- sweaters and layers
- scarf
January vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Bucharest in January?
- January in Bucharest is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -5°C (23°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
- Does it rain a lot in Bucharest in January?
- Bucharest sees around 40mm of precipitation in January on average — dry by global standards.
- Is January a good time to visit Bucharest?
- January is a workable month to visit Bucharest, but expect some weather trade-offs.