SeasonMapSibiu weather in January
Romania
January in Sibiu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Sibiu · #1212 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sibiu climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 25.6 cm / 10.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sibiu in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Sibiu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSibiu's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sibiu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sibiu in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sibiu?
- January in Sibiu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sibiu on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Sibiu in January?
- In January, Sibiu averages a daily high of 2.7°C and a low of -4.3°C, with about 60.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sibiu in January?
- Sibiu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.
- Does it snow in Sibiu in January?
- Sibiu sees roughly 25.6 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Eastern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Brașov's Christmas market around 27 Nov – 3 Jan.