January weather forecast
Romania

January is the coldest month of the year in Romania, with temperatures varying significantly across different regions. The average temperature during this month ranges from -2°C (28.4°F) to 1°C (33.8°F), with the mountainous areas experiencing even colder conditions.
In the capital city, Bucharest, January witnesses temperatures between -6°C (21.2°F) and 1°C (33.8°F). Although the city experiences a sharp chill, heavy snowfall is not very frequent here. However, the northwestern city of Cluj-Napoca has a slightly more severe winter, with temperatures varying from -9°C (15.8°F) to -2°C (28.4°F) in January.

The coastal city of Constanta, bordering the Black Sea, experiences milder conditions with temperatures between -2°C (28.4°F) and 4°C (39.2°F). The Black Sea's influence slightly moderates the winter temperatures in this region compared to the rest of the country.

In the Transylvanian region, nestled within the Carpathian Mountains' arc, January is truly a winter month. The city of Brasov typically sees temperatures ranging from -9°C (15.8°F) to -2°C (28.4°F). This region also records the highest snowfall during January, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Comparatively, January is significantly colder than December and February. The drop in temperatures from December to January is quite noticeable, with the latter month often recording the lowest temperatures of the year. Similarly, a gradual increase in temperatures is observed as one transitions from January to February, signaling the slow approach of spring.

Despite its severe cold, January is not the wettest month in terms of total precipitation. The average precipitation during January ranges from 40mm (1.57") to 50mm (1.97"). This falls mostly as snow, especially in the northern and central parts of the country and in the mountainous regions. In areas with lower elevations, such as Bucharest, precipitation during this month often alternates between snow and rain.

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• Bucharest - January »
  January is the month with the most snowfall in Bucharest, with 137mm (5.39") of accumulated snow. Bucharest, Romania, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low of -5.5°C (22.1°F).
• Cluj-Napoca - January »
  January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. January brings the lowest temperatures in Cluj-Napoca with an average high of 0.3°C (32.5°F) and an average low of -6.5°C (20.3°F).
• Timișoara - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Timișoara is January, when 98mm (3.86") of snow is typically aggregated. The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in Timișoara, reaching 2.3°C (36.1°F) at the peak and -4.8°C (23.4°F) at the low.
• Iași - January »
  January in Iași sees the chill of winter with the lowest average temperatures of the year, falling between -6.9°C (19.6°F) and -0.1°C (31.8°F). January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Iași, Romania.
• Constanța - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Constanța are January and February, with an average 70mm (2.76") of accumulated snow. The lowest temperatures in Constanța are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 3.7°C (38.7°F) and a low of -2.3°C (27.9°F).
• Craiova - January »
  January is the month with the most snowfall in Craiova with 137mm (5.39") of accumulated snow. In Craiova, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low of -5.6°C (21.9°F).
• Brașov - January »
  January stands out as Brașov's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 0°C (32°F) and a low-temperature of -9°C (15.8°F). January and December, with an average of 2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Brașov, Romania.
• Galați - January »
  In Galați, Romania, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Galați reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 1.1°C (34°F) at the peak and -5.3°C (22.5°F) at the lowest.
• Ploiești - January »
  January is the month when Ploiești experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 1°C (33.8°F) and a low of -6°C (21.2°F). January in Ploiești, Romania, experiences the chill of continental winter, with temperatures plummeting to as low as -6°C (21.2°F) at night and barely reaching a day high of 1°C (33.8°F).
• Oradea - January »
  In Oradea, Romania, January hosts a winter climate with the lowest temperatures of the year, marked by overcast skies and snowy environments. The coldest temperatures in Oradea occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 0°C (32°F) and a low of -6°C (21.2°F).
• Brăila - January »
  With average high temperatures of 1.8°C (35.2°F) and lows of -3.6°C (25.5°F), January is the coldest month in Brăila, Romania. The months with the most snowfall in Brăila are January and December, with an average 41mm (1.61") of accumulated snow.
• Arad - January »
  January, known for its average high temperature of 1°C (33.8°F) and an average low temperature of -3°C (26.6°F), is the coldest month in Arad. With its lowest temperature reaching -3°C (26.6°F), January becomes the coldest month in Arad.