Monthly climate guide
Sibiu weather in January
With highs near 2°C (35°F) and lows around -6°C (22°F), January feels freezing in Sibiu. Rainfall averages about 32 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -6°C, and frost is common.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 45% less rain than Sibiu's average.
- January brings mid-winter to Sibiu.
- Sibiu is usually about 3°C warmer than Braşov, 110 km away, in January.
January is typically Sibiu's coolest month.
Avg high
2°C
35°F
Avg low
-6°C
22°F
Rainfall
32 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
87%
relative
Sky
77%
cloud · often cloudy
Sibiu weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | -6°C / 22°F | 32 mm | 87% | 77% |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | -4°C / 25°F | 31 mm | 83% | 78% |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 0°C / 31°F | 40 mm | 76% | 69% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 40°F | 55 mm | 71% | 66% |
| May | 20°C / 69°F | 9°C / 49°F | 99 mm | 72% | 70% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 128 mm | 72% | 62% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 60°F | 88 mm | 65% | 52% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 16°C / 60°F | 57 mm | 59% | 41% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 53°F | 48 mm | 62% | 52% |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 6°C / 42°F | 52 mm | 72% | 57% |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 1°C / 34°F | 33 mm | 81% | 67% |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 26°F | 34 mm | 87% | 75% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is January a good time to visit Sibiu?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Sibiu →Other Romania cities in January
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Sibiu in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Sibiu?
January is cool in Sibiu, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Sibiu in January?
Average highs are about 2°C (35°F) and average lows about -6°C (22°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Sibiu in January?
Sibiu typically gets around 32 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Sibiu (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.