Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Bucharest.
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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bucharest - and find the best time to visit.
In Bucharest, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 18°C (64°F) in August to around -4°C (25°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
On average, Bucharest receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 698 mm (27 in). The climate in Bucharest shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 40 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rainfall over 10 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bucharest Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bucharest serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bucharest.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 89%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, March, April, May, November and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Bucharest. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Bucharest has very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 4°C (39°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from -4°C (25°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 698 mm (27 in). June is the wettest month with 92 mm (3.6 in), while February is the driest with 40 mm (1.6 in).
Bucharest receives around 2,115 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 291 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 63 hours. Overall, Bucharest enjoys abundant sunshine.
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