January · Romania
Best time to visit Sibiu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sibiu in January
Average temperature 0°C, 56 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Sibiu scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sibiu's Saxon squares, tower-lined walls and rooftop eye-windows make it one of Transylvania's most rewarding cities.
January in Sibiu — the hardest end of the year
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
56 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Sibiu — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sibiu in January?
- In January, Sibiu averages 0°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sibiu?
- January earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sibiu in January?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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