Bucharest Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Bucharest has a humid continental climate. Winters can be cold and windy, with temperatures often dipping below 0°C (32°F), sometimes even dropping to -20°C (-4°F). In summer, particularly in July and August, the average maximum temperature is around 29°C (84°F). Temperatures often reach 35°C (95°F) to 40°C (104°F) in mid-summer. Although average precipitation and humidity are low during summer, there are occasional heavy thunderstorms.
In spring and autumn, the average daytime temperatures vary between 17°C (63°F) and 22°C (72°F), making these seasons a great time to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Bucharest
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.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Bucharest
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.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Bucharest
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Bucharest by Month
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Bucharest
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?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Bucharest 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
