Bucharest weather in January
January in Bucharest: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Bucharest · #450 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bucharest climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 18.7 cm / 7.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bucharest in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bucharest?
- January in Bucharest: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Bucharest on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Bucharest in January?
- In January, Bucharest averages a daily high of 5.5°C and a low of -2.1°C, with about 52.9 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bucharest in January?
- Bucharest has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in January.
- Does it snow in Bucharest in January?
- Bucharest sees roughly 18.7 cm of snowfall in January.