Climate and Average Weather in Romania

Romania has temperate continental climate characterized with hot summers and cold winters. There is a big difference in temperature and amounts of rainfall between the different parts of Romania.

In summer the average temperature is between 19°C and 35°C. During the warmest month August, the average temperature ranges from pleasant in Buşteni with 19°C to high in Bucharest with 30°C. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Bucharest and 11°C in Buşteni.

Autumn and spring are milder and the daytime temperature varies between 18°C and 22°C. During the coldest month January, the average temperature ranges from very low in Miercurea-Ciuc with -3°C to low in Constanţa with 4°C. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Constanţa and -12°C in Miercurea-Ciuc.

The best time to visit Romania is from May to September. This is the period with the highest chance of pleasant temperatures and sunshine. Romania is not a rainy destination, so precipitation should not be a determining factor in determining the best travel time.

Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information for Romania?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you 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.

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