Romania weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Romania this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Romania in December?
December in Romania generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Statjunea Borsa at -0°C to cold in Vama Veche at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Vama Veche and -7°C in Statjunea Borsa.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chilia Veche with an average of 37 mm to high snow/rainfall in Săpînţa with 101 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Bucharest. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Romania for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Romania climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Romania?
Average weather in Bucharest
In December Bucharest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mamaia
In December Mamaia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Braşov
In December Braşov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sibiu
In December Sibiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cluj-Napoca
In December Cluj-Napoca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Romania?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Romania due to the typically poor weather in Bucharest.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Bucharest. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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