Climate and Weather of Moldova
Moldova has a temperate continental climate with clearly defined four seasons. The winters are mild and short (December-March), while the summers are long and hot (June-September), with plenty of sunny days.During summer, the average daytime temperature is between 25°C and 30°C. Due to a stable high-pressure area over the south of Russia or Ukraine, very warm air can move towards Moldova, leading to even higher temperatures. As a result, a heatwave with high temperatures and weeks-long drought can occur almost every summer.
September often offers pleasant weather, with a late summer character. The real transition to autumn typically takes place around the beginning of October. Afternoon temperatures drop from around 25°C in early September to between 10°C and 15°C at the end of October.
During winter, the dry temperate continental air from the Eastern and South-Eastern parts of the Eastern European Plain causes drought, and the cold Arctic air can cause dramatic weather changes. In the mountains, winter begins in mid-November, and in southern Moldova, it starts in December. The temperatures drop below freezing almost every day across the country.
Moldova receives 2060-2360 hours of sunshine per year, and temperatures above freezing are registered for 160-200 days per year. The annual precipitation ranges between 370 mm and 560 mm, and more than 10% of it falls as snow, which can melt several times during winter.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Moldova?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.