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Bucharest in January
The weather in January
In January, Bucharest averages daytime highs of 3° and night-time lows of -5° — cold weather by day. Expect around 37 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 46%.
Days are 1.1° cooler than in December on average, and February is warmer again by about 3.2°.
January scores 32/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Bucharest. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:49 and sets at 17:01 local time, giving 9 h 12 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 53 minutes over the month.
Why 32/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Romania's best in January
Bucharest in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bucharest?
January scores 32/100 for Bucharest, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 3°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Bucharest in January?
Daytime highs average 3°C and night-time lows -5°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Bucharest in January?
Bucharest receives about 37 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 8 days.