Romania · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bucharest are April, May and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Bucharest sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 3°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 648mm — June is typically the wettest month (~83mm) and February the driest (~33mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 293 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -5°C | 40mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 6° / -3°C | 33mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 12° / 0°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 19° / 5°C | 50mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 10°C | 70mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 28° / 14°C | 83mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 30° / 16°C | 69mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 15°C | 49mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 25° / 11°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 18° / 6°C | 61mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 11° / 1°C | 44mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / -3°C | 47mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Bucharest is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -5°C (23°F). Expect roughly 40mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 79 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Bucharest is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (26°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 107 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Bucharest is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (33°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 157 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Bucharest is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 50mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 195 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Bucharest is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 70mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 245 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Bucharest is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 259 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Bucharest is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 293 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Bucharest is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 283 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Bucharest is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 209 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Bucharest is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 150 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Bucharest is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 85 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Bucharest is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (26°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 64 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf