Sofia vs Bucharest

Sofia and Bucharest are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bucharest is the stronger choice in January. Sofia receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Sofia reaches an average high of 4°C (39°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Bucharest averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -5°C (23°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Sofia receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Bucharest sees 39 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Bucharest the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.