Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Bucharest | Chisinau | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F)▲ | 16°C (61°F) | Bucharest |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | Bucharest |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 9 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 58 mm | 47 mm▲ | Chisinau |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h | 16 km/h | Tie |
Bucharest and Chisinau are closely matched in April. 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.
Bucharest sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Chisinau is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.
Bucharest reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Chisinau averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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 April.
Bucharest receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Chisinau sees 47 mm over 9 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 6°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 5°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Bucharest | Chisinau | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 7d | 2°C | 7d |
| Feb | 6°C | 6d | 4°C | 6d |
| Mar | 11°C | 8d | 9°C | 8d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 23°C | 11d | 22°C | 11d |
| Jun | 26°C | 12d | 26°C | 10d |
| Jul | 29°C | 10d | 28°C | 9d |
| Aug | 29°C | 7d | 28°C | 7d |
| Sep | 23°C | 7d | 22°C | 7d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 15°C | 6d |
| Nov | 10°C | 7d | 8°C | 6d |
| Dec | 4°C | 7d | 3°C | 7d |
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