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Bucharest Climate by Month

Bucharest has a humid continental climate. Winters can be cold and windy, with temperatures often dipping below 0°C, sometimes even dropping to -20°C. In summer, particularly in July and August, the average maximum temperature is around 29°C. Temperatures often reach 35°C to 40°C 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 and 22°C, making these seasons a great time to visit.

Average day and night temperature

In Bucharest, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -4°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Bucharest receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 698 mm. The climate in Bucharest shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in June, with an average of 92 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 40 mm of snow/rainfall over 10 snowy/rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Bucharest in Romania

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bucharest?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bucharest?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bucharest?
    June tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bucharest?
    February is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bucharest?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 291 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bucharest

    Sat   Dec 07
    7°C | 4°C
    SW 11 km/h
    14 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sun   Dec 08
    6°C | 4°C
    SW 7 km/h
    1.9 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Mon   Dec 09
    10°C | 3°C
    SW 18 km/h
    2.1 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain