Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Bucharest | Skopje | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 6°C (43°F) | 9°C (48°F)▲ | Skopje |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -3°C (27°F) | 0°C (32°F)▲ | Skopje |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 8 days | Bucharest |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 34 mm▲ | 43 mm | Bucharest |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h | 10 km/h▲ | Skopje |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Bucharest edges ahead as the better destination in February. Bucharest offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Skopje sees 7 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Bucharest is on the cooler side at 6°C, requiring warmer clothing. Skopje is cooler at 9°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bucharest is the stronger choice in February.
Bucharest reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to -3°C (27°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Skopje averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Bucharest receives approximately 34 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Skopje sees 43 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Bucharest the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 6°C, lows of -3°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 9°C, lows of 0°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Bucharest | Skopje | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 7d | 6°C | 8d |
| Feb | 6°C | 6d | 9°C | 8d |
| Mar | 11°C | 8d | 13°C | 9d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 18°C | 10d |
| May | 23°C | 11d | 23°C | 10d |
| Jun | 26°C | 12d | 28°C | 8d |
| Jul | 29°C | 10d | 31°C | 5d |
| Aug | 29°C | 7d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 23°C | 7d | 26°C | 6d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 19°C | 7d |
| Nov | 10°C | 7d | 13°C | 8d |
| Dec | 4°C | 7d | 7°C | 9d |
Bucharest Weather in February
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