Bucharest, RomaniaQuick decision
When to visit Bucharest?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–26°C in September
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
December (25%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
HeritageYear-round — Palace of Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum and old town.
NightlifeYear-round — clubs, bars and terraces of the old centre.
GastronomyYear-round — ciorba, mici and Dealu Mare wines.
Transylvania Day TripMay–October — Brașov, Bran Castle and Sinaia 2h away.
Monthly climate data
Bucharest weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -3°C | 4°C | 24% | 1.4 | 6.7h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -1°C | 8°C | 22% | 1.1 | 7.6h | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 2°C | 13°C | 29% | 1.7 | 9.3h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 18°C | 31% | 2.0 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 22°C | 38% | 2.3 | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 28°C | 36% | 2.5 | 14.1h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 19°C | 30°C | 26% | 2.0 | 14.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 31°C | 17% | 1.0 | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 26°C | 14% | 1.1 | 11.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 19°C | 22% | 1.9 | 9.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 4°C | 11°C | 31% | 2.1 | 5.8h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 6°C | 25% | 1.6 | 5.0h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 33% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 26% rainy days, 13.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 22% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 24% rainy days, 6.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.4/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 14% rainy days and 26°C.
December is the wettest month with 25% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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