January could be a good time to visit Sibiu, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +36°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in January. However, expect about 4 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 28 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Sibiu;
Average weather
☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-18°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
12 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sibiu has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Sibiu in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sibiu for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +59°F during the day to a minimum of +3°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +37°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +37°F.
Is Sibiu warm or cold in January?
Sibiu is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +37°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°F to +21°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Sibiu, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sibiu in January
Sibiu weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+37°F
+36°F
+39°F
Min. temperature
-9°F
-18°F
-8°F
Max. temperature
+63°F
+61°F
+66°F
Rainfall
23 mm
12 mm
17 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
85%
84%
79%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
6
Cloudy days
20
21
17
Rainy days
3
1
2
Snowy days
3
4
3
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +37°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 23 mm to 12 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sibiu in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sibiu is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Sibiu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Sibiu is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sibiu wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Sibiu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 10%, for a monthly total of around 18 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Sibiu.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Sibiu?
This is the weather in Sibiu in January 2023:
1 January
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+52°F
2 January
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+54°F
3 January
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+54°F
4 January
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+51°F
5 January
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+59°F
6 January
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+43°F
7 January
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+36°F
8 January
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+41°F
9 January
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+34°F
10 January
🌫️
+37°F
11 January
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+36°F
12 January
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+28°F
13 January
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+28°F
14 January
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+35°F
15 January
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+37°F
16 January
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+37°F
17 January
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+35°F
18 January
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+31°F
19 January
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+35°F
20 January
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+36°F
21 January
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+33°F
22 January
🌨️
+27°F
23 January
🌨️
+25°F
24 January
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+22°F
25 January
🌫️
+23°F
26 January
🌨️
+27°F
27 January
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+35°F
28 January
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+37°F
29 January
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+36°F
30 January
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+39°F
31 January
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+38°F
In January 2023 Sibiu had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +21°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sibiu climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sibiu in January has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+30°F) and the highest in 2023 (+49°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 79 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sibiu in January:
Is January a good time to visit Sibiu?
It’s always a good time to visit Sibiu, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sibiu in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sibiu rainy in January?
Sibiu is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sibiu in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sibiu in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Romania
Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sibiu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.