Bucharest · AutumnMonth summary
Bucharest weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bucharest in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Bucharest. September remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Bucharest in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Bucharest is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 September, Bucharest averages 26°C, 14% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
September vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bucharest in September
Is September a good time to visit Bucharest?
September is an excellent time to visit Bucharest (score 8.8/10). With 26°C, 11.8h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Bucharest in September?
With 26°C and 11.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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