January could be a good time to visit Timisoara, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +3°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in January. However, expect about 8 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.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Timisoara;
Average weather
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+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-24°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Timisoara has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Timisoara in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Timisoara for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +9°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of 0°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +6°C.
Is Timisoara warm or cold in January?
Timisoara is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +5°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Timisoara, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Timisoara in January
Timisoara weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+5°C
+3°C
+6°C
Min. temperature
-17°C
-24°C
-23°C
Max. temperature
+19°C
+16°C
+21°C
Rainfall
38 mm
28 mm
28 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
87%
86%
80%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
5
Cloudy days
13
13
10
Rainy days
9
6
8
Snowy days
5
8
5
January often has better weather than December.It’s getting colder in January. From +5°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +3°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 28 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Timisoara in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Timisoara is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Timisoara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 99 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Timisoara wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Timisoara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 9 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Timisoara.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Timisoara?
This is the weather in Timisoara in January 2023:
1 January
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+16°C
2 January
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+15°C
3 January
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+12°C
4 January
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+9°C
5 January
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+11°C
6 January
☀️
+11°C
7 January
☀️
+13°C
8 January
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+12°C
9 January
☀️
+10°C
10 January
🌧️
+9°C
11 January
🌫️
+8°C
12 January
🌫️
+8°C
13 January
🌫️
+7°C
14 January
🌫️
+8°C
15 January
☀️
+9°C
16 January
☀️
+8°C
17 January
🌧️
+13°C
18 January
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+13°C
19 January
🌧️
+14°C
20 January
🌫️
+4°C
21 January
🌧️
+5°C
22 January
🌫️
+8°C
23 January
☀️
+13°C
24 January
☁️
+6°C
25 January
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+4°C
26 January
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+4°C
27 January
🌫️
+1°C
28 January
🌫️
+3°C
29 January
☁️
+3°C
30 January
☁️
+2°C
31 January
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+6°C
In January 2023 Timisoara had 11 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Timisoara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Timisoara in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2019 (+19°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 374 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1079 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Timisoara in January:
Is January a good time to visit Timisoara?
It’s always a good time to visit Timisoara, 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 Timisoara in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Timisoara rainy in January?
Timisoara is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Timisoara in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Timisoara 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 Timisoara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.