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The Best Time to Visit Bucharest

Month-by-month climate data for Bucharest, Romania — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

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Timing is the first real decision when planning Bucharest— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.

April–June, September–October. Mild temperatures, patio-cafe weather, thinner crowds than the summer festival season.

Warmest in Bucharest: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: Jun (~12 rain days)

6°
-2°
Jan
10°
0°
Feb
12°
2°
Mar
17°
6°
Apr
22°
12°
May
27°
17°
Jun
31°
20°
Jul
31°
20°
Aug
25°
15°
Sep
19°
9°
Oct
12°
4°
Nov
7°
1°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Bucharest climate, month by month

January

6° / -2°C

~7 rain days

Fair

February

10° / 0°C

~5 rain days

Good

March

12° / 2°C

~8 rain days

Good

April

17° / 6°C

~11 rain days

Good

May

22° / 12°C

~9 rain days

Excellent

June

27° / 17°C

~12 rain days

Excellent

July

31° / 20°C

~7 rain days

Good

August

31° / 20°C

~5 rain days

Good

September

25° / 15°C

~5 rain days

Excellent

October

19° / 9°C

~5 rain days

Excellent

November

12° / 4°C

~7 rain days

Good

December

7° / 1°C

~9 rain days

Fair

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