Bucharest weather in December (Romania)

Looking to travel to Bucharest in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Bucharest generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C.

Bucharest in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bucharest. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bucharest climate page with graphs.

 

Bucharest, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Romania in December

Find out more about the weather in Romania in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Bucharest in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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