Bucharest weather in May (Romania)

Can you expect sunny skies in Bucharest in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Bucharest during May, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Bucharest in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 246 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time 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 May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 246 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Romania in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Bucharest, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.