Best Time to Visit
🇷🇴 Bucharest, Romania · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
3°
-5°
Fair
Feb
6°
-3°
Good
Mar
11°
1°
Great
Apr
17°
6°
Great
May
23°
12°
Great
Jun
26°
16°
Great
Jul
29°
18°
Good
Aug
29°
18°
Great
Sep
23°
14°
Great
Oct
17°
8°
Great
Nov
10°
3°
Good
Dec
4°
-3°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -5°C | 7 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 6°C | -3°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 11°C | 1°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 17°C | 6°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 23°C | 12°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 12 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| July | 29°C | 18°C | 10 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| AugustRecommended | 29°C | 18°C | 7 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 7 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 7 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 10°C | 3°C | 7 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 4°C | -3°C | 7 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 17°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 4°C high, -4°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -4°C (25°F).
The least favorable time to visit Bucharest is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Bucharest during the best travel months (September, March, April), when temperatures range from 7°C to 17°C:
Bucharest has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 29°C, while the coldest month is January at just 3°C. Annual rainfall averages 671mm across approximately 98 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Low °C | -5 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 3 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 39 | 34 | 47 | 58 | 71 | 89 | 79 | 49 | 61 | 52 | 46 | 46 |
| Sun h/day | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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