January · Romania
Best time to visit Bucharest in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bucharest in January
Average temperature 2°C, 48 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Bucharest scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bucharest mixes Belle Époque villas, Communist-era landmarks, and a busy Old Town around Lipscani.
January in Bucharest — workable with trade-offs
January averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bucharest in January?
- In January, Bucharest averages 2°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bucharest?
- January earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bucharest in January?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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