Romania weather in May
Planning a journey to Romania this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Romania in May?
Romania has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Statjunea Borsa at 16°C and warm in Caracal at 26°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Caracal and 5°C in Statjunea Borsa.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sfântu Gheorghe with an average of 38 mm to heavy rainfall in Voineasa with 169 mm. Meanwhile, Bucharest enjoys close to 246 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Romania for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Romania climate page.
Where to go in Romania in May
Popular destinations in Romania
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Average weather in Bucharest
In May Bucharest generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Mamaia
In May Mamaia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Braşov
In May Braşov generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Sibiu
In May Sibiu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Cluj-Napoca
In May Cluj-Napoca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Romania?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Romania. Typically, the climate in Bucharest is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Bucharest. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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