Bucharest, Romania experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records.
Bucharest, Romania Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bucharest, Romania. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 18°C / 8°C
Feels Like 16°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 51 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 4 days
Frost Days 12 days
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Avg Low19°C
Rain6days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
4days
September
Avg High25°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
March (Gusts 32)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:32
Daylight 15.5h
Sunset 21:03
Live conditions—
Bucharest on the map · live conditions
Bucharest, Romania
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Romania
- City
- Bucharest
- Population
- 1.9M
- Coordinates
- 44.43°, 26.11°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 8 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / -4°C . Feb: 8°C / -1°C . Mar: 12°C / 2°C . Apr: 18°C / 6°C . May: 22°C / 11°C . Jun: 28°C / 17°C . Jul: 30°C / 19°C . Aug: 31°C / 19°C . Sep: 25°C / 15°C . Oct: 18°C / 9°C . Nov: 11°C / 4°C . Dec: 6°C / 0°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 43 mm. Feb: 28 mm. Mar: 48 mm. Apr: 57 mm. May: 68 mm. Jun: 77 mm. Jul: 61 mm. Aug: 36 mm. Sep: 28 mm. Oct: 63 mm. Nov: 60 mm. Dec: 44 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 67%. May: 68%. Jun: 66%. Jul: 58%. Aug: 54%. Sep: 58%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 4h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 6 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Aug · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -7°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 154 mm | Jun · 77 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 16 km/h | Mar · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -4°C | 1°C / -8°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 5.5h Fair | 82% Humid | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / -1°C | 5°C / -5°C | 6days (28 mm) Good | 6.5h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 12°C / 2°C | 9°C / -2°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 71% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 6°C | 16°C / 4°C | 9days (57 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 10°C | 12days (68 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 17°C | 29°C / 18°C | 11days (77 mm) Wet | 12.6h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 20°C | 8days (61 mm) Wet | 12.8h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 6days (36 mm) Good | 12.1h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 15°C | 24°C / 14°C | 4days (28 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 18°C / 9°C | 16°C / 6°C | 6days (63 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 4°C | 9°C / 1°C | 9days (60 mm) Wet | 4.6h Fair | 83% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 6°C / 0°C | 3°C / -4°C | 8days (44 mm) Wet | 4.4h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bucharest are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bucharest, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bucharest is August, with average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bucharest is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (25°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bucharest is June, averaging 77mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bucharest runs through May, June, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Bucharest.
Bucharest receives approximately 105 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Bucharest.
The least favorable months to visit Bucharest are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Bucharest is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Bucharest is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Bucharest receives snow. Months with snowfall average 4 snow days and 8 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 12 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Bucharest are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 32 km/h / 20 mph).
Bucharest averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 53%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Bucharest is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bucharest has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bucharest ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 16°C (61°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Bucharest. It earns a climate score of 8.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Bucharest, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 28°C (82°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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