Bucharest weather in December (Romania)

What weather conditions can you expect in Bucharest this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During December, Bucharest usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 5°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 63 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bucharest.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Romania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Romania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.