The month in detail
What to expect in February
Winter in Bucharest is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (3.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
February ranks 9 out of 12 months in Bucharest. Compared to January: +4°C daytime, +1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-0°
Daylight
10.2h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 57
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Is February the right month?
The best month in Bucharest is June (8.7/10), 4.6 pts higher than February.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Bucharest
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Romania
🗣️LanguageRomanian
💶CurrencyRomanian Leu (lei)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.05°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 28%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in February
If February doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Bucharest ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
RomaniaTemperate climate with a 8.7 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
44.43°N · 26.10°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bucharest?
July is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 9.5h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bucharest get in July?
Bucharest averages 9.5 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bucharest?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bucharest in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Bucharest good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bucharest scores 2.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Bucharest?
January is the most difficult month to visit Bucharest, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Bucharest in February?
The average UV index reaches 3 in February in Bucharest (low), with about 10.2h of daylight. No protection needed.