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 19-35 degrees Celsius (65-95 degrees Fahrenheit). During the warmest month August, the average temperature ranges from pleasant in Buşteni with 19°C (65°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 (51°F) in Buşteni.

Autumn and spring are milder and the daytime temperature varies between 18-22°C (64-71°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 (40°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Constanţa and -12°C (10°F) 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?
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. Average minimum and maximum temperatures over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical weather data like humidity, wind speed and water temperature.

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