Romania Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages

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

Temperature Variations

In summer, the average temperature is between 19°C (66°F) and 35°C (95°F). During the warmest month, August, the average temperature ranges from pleasant in Buşteni with 19°C (66°F) to high in Bucharest with 30°C (86°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Bucharest and 11°C (52°F) in Buşteni.

Autumn and spring are milder, and the daytime temperature varies between 18°C (64°F) and 22°C (72°F). During the coldest month, January, the average temperature ranges from very low in Miercurea-Ciuc with -3°C (27°F) to low in Constanţa with 4°C (39°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Constanţa and -12°C (10°F) in Miercurea-Ciuc.

Best Time to Visit Romania

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 planning the best travel time.