Best Time to Visit
🇲🇩 Chisinau, Moldova · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
2°
-5°
Fair
Feb
4°
-4°
Good
Mar
9°
0°
Good
Apr
16°
5°
Great
May
22°
11°
Great
Jun
26°
16°
Great
Jul
28°
18°
Great
Aug
28°
17°
Great
Sep
22°
13°
Great
Oct
15°
7°
Great
Nov
8°
2°
Good
Dec
3°
-3°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -5°C | 7 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 4°C | -4°C | 6 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 9°C | 0°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 16°C | 5°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 22°C | 11°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 10 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 28°C | 18°C | 9 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 28°C | 17°C | 7 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 7 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 15°C | 7°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 8°C | 2°C | 6 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 3°C | -3°C | 7 | 4h | 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: 16°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 3°C high, -4°C low
Cool to cold at 3°C (37°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -4°C (25°F).
The least favorable time to visit Chisinau is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Chisinau during the best travel months (August, September, April), when temperatures range from 12°C to 22°C:
Chisinau has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 28°C, while the coldest month is January at just 2°C. Annual rainfall averages 538mm across approximately 93 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 2 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Low °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 2 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 34 | 27 | 36 | 47 | 54 | 71 | 59 | 49 | 48 | 40 | 37 | 36 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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