Chişinău Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Chişinău experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Chişinău is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Chişinău receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 579 mm annually. Chişinău offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (75 mm) and February (35 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Chişinău serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chişinău.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in August and October to 4 m/s in January, February, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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3 m/s
3 m/s
5 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 300 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
