Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for September
| Metric | Chisinau | Bucharest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F) | 23°C (73°F)▲ | Bucharest |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 13°C (55°F) | 14°C (57°F)▲ | Bucharest |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 7 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 48 mm▲ | 61 mm | Chisinau |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 10h/day▲ | Bucharest |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Bucharest edges ahead as the better destination in September. Bucharest offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Chisinau sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Chisinau sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Bucharest is also comfortable at 23°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in September. Bucharest receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Chisinau reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Bucharest averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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 September.
Chisinau receives approximately 48 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during September. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Bucharest sees 61 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 13°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 23°C, lows of 14°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during September.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. September is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Chisinau | Bucharest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 7d | 3°C | 7d |
| Feb | 4°C | 6d | 6°C | 6d |
| Mar | 9°C | 8d | 11°C | 8d |
| Apr | 16°C | 9d | 17°C | 9d |
| May | 22°C | 11d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jun | 26°C | 10d | 26°C | 12d |
| Jul | 28°C | 9d | 29°C | 10d |
| Aug | 28°C | 7d | 29°C | 7d |
| Sep | 22°C | 7d | 23°C | 7d |
| Oct | 15°C | 6d | 17°C | 7d |
| Nov | 8°C | 6d | 10°C | 7d |
| Dec | 3°C | 7d | 4°C | 7d |
Chisinau Weather in September
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