Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
37°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Bucharest
Romania · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
37°F
Lows around 25°F
Precipitation
7 days/mo
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
23%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 29° and nights feel near 20°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 36°F, easing to about 32°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning29°F
Rain14%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday35°F
Rain14%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon36°F
Rain12%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening32°F
Rain13%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 25 | 1.7 | 7 | 5.4 | 87 |
| Feb | 43 | 28 | 1.3 | 6 | 6.8 | 80 |
| Mar | 53 | 35 | 1.8 | 9 | 8.2 | 71 |
| Apr | 64 | 44 | 2.3 | 9 | 10.0 | 67 |
| May | 74 | 54 | 2.6 | 11 | 11.6 | 68 |
| Jun | 82 | 61 | 3.1 | 12 | 12.6 | 68 |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 2.6 | 9 | 13.1 | 64 |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 1.9 | 7 | 12.1 | 62 |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 2.3 | 6 | 9.9 | 67 |
| Oct | 64 | 46 | 2.1 | 7 | 7.4 | 77 |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 1.9 | 7 | 5.4 | 85 |
| Dec | 40 | 29 | 1.8 | 7 | 4.8 | 88 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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