Bucharest vs Belgrade

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Bucharest edges ahead as the better destination in January. Bucharest offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Belgrade sees 5 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Bucharest is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Belgrade is cooler at 4°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bucharest is the stronger choice in January.

Bucharest reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Belgrade averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Bucharest receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Belgrade sees 45 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Bucharest the drier option by 2 rain days and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.