Bucharest · SpringMonth summary
Bucharest weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bucharest in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Bucharest in May: 22°C and 12.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Bucharest in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak season — bars and clubs buzzing, terraces open late into the evening Spring marks the start of the good season in Bucharest. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Bucharest averages 22°C, 38% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bucharest in May
Is May a good time to visit Bucharest?
May is an excellent time to visit Bucharest (score 7.8/10). With 22°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 38% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bucharest in May?
With 22°C max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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