Best Time to Visit Chișinău: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Chișinău?

July is the best month with 82°F highs, 64°F lows, 10.5h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Chișinău get in July?

Chișinău averages 10.5 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Chișinău?

December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Chișinău in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 64°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Q: Is Chișinău good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Chișinău scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.8/10.

Q: When should you avoid Chișinău?

December is the most difficult month to visit Chișinău, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Chișinău?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Chișinău, August and July clearly stand out. December concentrates the least favorable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 August · 9.1 July · 9.0 June · 8.7 September · 8.3 ⚠️ December · 1.0

1.1

Jan

4.1

Feb

4.2

Mar

7.2

Apr

8.2

May

8.7

Jun

9.0

Jul

9.1

Aug

8.3

Sep

7.2

Oct

4.1

Nov

1.0

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Chișinău offers 7 comfortable months, with 2 months to avoid (January, December). The gap is sharp: 9.1 in August vs 1.0 in December.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 7 comfortable months (Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
🌧️ January	25°F	36°F	17%	1.1mm	2.3h	1.1/10	Tough conditions
🌥️ February	28°F	43°F	16%	0.9mm	3.4h	4.1/10	Decent period
🌥️ March	34°F	52°F	19%	1.2mm	5.0h	4.2/10	Decent period
⛅ April	43°F	61°F	23%	2.0mm	7.0h	7.2/10	Best period
☀️ May	52°F	72°F	23%	1.7mm	9.1h	8.2/10	Best period
☀️ June	61°F	79°F	25%	2.3mm	10.0h	8.7/10	Best period
☀️ July	64°F	82°F	20%	1.5mm	10.5h	9.0/10	Best period
☀️ August	64°F	84°F	13%	0.8mm	9.9h	9.1/10	Best period
☀️ September	55°F	75°F	17%	1.4mm	7.3h	8.3/10	Best period
⛅ October	45°F	61°F	17%	1.4mm	5.2h	7.2/10	Best period
🌥️ November	37°F	48°F	20%	1.5mm	2.7h	4.1/10	Decent period
🌧️ December	30°F	41°F	19%	1.2mm	2.1h	1.0/10	Tough conditions

🌧️ January

1.1/10

T°25°F / 36°F

Rain %17%

Sun2.3h

Tough conditions

🌥️ February

4.1/10

T°28°F / 43°F

Rain %16%

Sun3.4h

Decent period

🌥️ March

4.2/10

T°34°F / 52°F

Rain %19%

Sun5.0h

Decent period

⛅ April

7.2/10

T°43°F / 61°F

Rain %23%

Sun7.0h

Best period

☀️ May

8.2/10

T°52°F / 72°F

Rain %23%

Sun9.1h

Best period

☀️ June

8.7/10

T°61°F / 79°F

Rain %25%

Sun10.0h

Best period

☀️ July

9.0/10

T°64°F / 82°F

Rain %20%

Sun10.5h

Best period

☀️ August

9.1/10

T°64°F / 84°F

Rain %13%

Sun9.9h

Best period

☀️ September

8.3/10

T°55°F / 75°F

Rain %17%

Sun7.3h

Best period

⛅ October

7.2/10

T°45°F / 61°F

Rain %17%

Sun5.2h

Best period

🌥️ November

4.1/10

T°37°F / 48°F

Rain %20%

Sun2.7h

Decent period

🌧️ December

1.0/10

T°30°F / 41°F

Rain %19%

Sun2.1h

Tough conditions

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Apr → Oct

Good transition

Mar · Nov

Tough period

Jan · Dec

🌡️ Detailed conditions (August)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

—

💧 Humidity feel

56°F · Pleasant

☔ Rain

13% · 0.8 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

9.9h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Chișinău

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Tailor

For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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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 · Chișinău

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Activities

Tours, tickets, experiences

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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 · Moldova

🗣️LanguageRomanian

💶CurrencyMoldovan Leu (L)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 84°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 36°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 25%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Chișinău ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate climate with a 9.1 → 1.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

47.01°N · 28.86°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Chișinău?

July is the best month with 82°F highs, 64°F lows, 10.5h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Chișinău get in July?

Chișinău averages 10.5 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.

What is the rainiest month in Chișinău?

December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Chișinău in July?

In July, overnight lows reach 64°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Is Chișinău good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Chișinău scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.8/10.

When should you avoid Chișinău?

December is the most difficult month to visit Chișinău, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.