Romania

Romania Weather in March

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

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Bucharest Mamaia Braşov Sibiu

Considering a trip to Romania this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Romania in March

Romania has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Statjunea Borsa at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Caracal at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Caracal and -5°C (23°F) in Statjunea Borsa.

For specific regional insights in Romania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chilia Veche with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Onceşti with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Bucharest gets approximately 138 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Romania in March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Romania?

Temperature range in Romania (March)

Precipitation variation in Romania (March)

Bucharest

In March Bucharest generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
138 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bucharest →

Mamaia

In March Mamaia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
141 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mamaia →

Braşov

In March Braşov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Braşov →

Sibiu

In March Sibiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
138 hours
159 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Sibiu →

Cluj-Napoca

In March Cluj-Napoca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Cluj-Napoca →

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In our records: Romania March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Romania in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Romania brought 314 mm (12 in) in Oradea on March 26, 1994.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bucharest 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Mamaia 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Braşov 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Sibiu 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Cluj-Napoca 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Timişoara 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Romania weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Romania in March?

March in Romania brings unpleasant weather. In Bucharest, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Romania in March?

Daytime temperatures in Bucharest peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in March, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Romania get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Romania during March, with Bucharest averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Romania?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Romania with often unpleasant weather in Bucharest.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Bucharest. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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