January · Romania
Best time to visit Sighișoara in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sighișoara in January
Average temperature -1°C, 48 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% 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
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Sighișoara scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sighișoara's walled citadel climbs a hill above the Târnava valley in a tangle of towers, stairs and cobbles.
January in Sighișoara — the hardest end of the year
At -1°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
48 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 8.8 hours of daylight.
That is 4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 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 Sighișoara — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sighișoara in January?
- In January, Sighișoara averages -1°C, 48 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 Sighișoara?
- 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 Sighișoara in January?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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