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Romania Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Romania in December.

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Planning a journey to Romania this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Statjunea Borsa at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Vama Veche at 8°C (46°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Vama Veche and -7°C (19°F) in Statjunea Borsa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Romania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chilia Veche with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to high snow/rainfall in Săpînţa with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Bucharest experiences about 63 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Romania by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Romania — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bucharest)

January4°C (39°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September26°C (79°F) October19°C (66°F) November11°C (52°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Romania in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Romania.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Romania

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Romania?

Temperature range in Romania (December)

Precipitation variation in Romania (December)

Bucharest

In December Bucharest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
63 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Mamaia

In December Mamaia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
81 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Mamaia →

Braşov

In December Braşov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Sibiu

In December Sibiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
60 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sibiu →

Cluj-Napoca

In December Cluj-Napoca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
54 hours
68 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Romania in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bucharest 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Mamaia 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Braşov 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Sibiu 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Cluj-Napoca 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Timişoara 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Romania weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Romania in December?

December in Romania brings poor weather. In Bucharest, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Romania in December?

Bucharest averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Romania get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Romania during December, with Bucharest averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is December a Good 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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We have much more information about the climate in Romania.

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