Bucharest weather in January
Bucharest in January averages -1°C (30°F), 40 mm of rain and 2.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Bucharest, January is the coldest, the second driest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- -1°C (30°F)
-5–3°C · 23–37°F
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.4 h
hours per day
What is Bucharest like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Bucharest in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -5°C (23°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Bucharest is 1.6°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 1°C (33°F).
January in Bucharest is 2.4°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 1°C (34°F).
Daylight in Bucharest in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 9 hours 12 minutes in Bucharest, rising about 07:48 and setting about 17:01 local time.
January ends 53 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 6 hours 20 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Bucharest
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Bucharest
What to read before you book.
Bucharest weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 30°F | 40 mm |
| February | 1°C / 34°F | 33 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 42 mm |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 49 mm |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 71 mm |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 82 mm |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 68 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 48 mm |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 62 mm |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 59 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 44 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 47 mm |
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FAQs about Bucharest in January
January climate averages for Bucharest, 1991–2020.
Bucharest averages -1°C (30°F) in January, ranging from about -5°C (23°F) at night to 3°C (37°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 40 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages -1°C (30°F) against 1°C (34°F) in February — 2.4°C cooler.
January is 1.6°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 12 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 32 minutes in June and 8 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:48 and sunset about 17:01 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 53 minutes longer than it starts.
