Verdict: Fair month
Bucharest Weather in January
January is properly cold in Bucharest, with highs of only 6°C (43°F). Rain is occasional — about 7 wet days in a typical year. January is workable in Bucharest if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
6°C / 43°F
Average low
-2°C / 28°F
Rain days
~7
Precipitation
49 mm
What to pack for Bucharest in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Bucharest: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: Jun (~12 rain days)
6°
-2°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
12°
2°
Mar
17°
6°
Apr
22°
12°
May
27°
17°
Jun
31°
20°
Jul
31°
20°
Aug
25°
15°
Sep
19°
9°
Oct
12°
4°
Nov
7°
1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)