Bucharest Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Bucharest. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Bucharest receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 698 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The climate in Bucharest shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 92 mm of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 40 mm of snow/rainfall over 10 snowy/rainy days.

June, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bucharest Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Romania

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Romania. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Bucharest’s average annual precipitation is 698 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Bucharest:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

For more detailed information about Bucharest’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bucharest Climate page.