Weather by month for central Romania, the best months to go and how Romania's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jul, Aug, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 21°C to 26°C · 9–13 rain days
Apr, May, Jun, Oct
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 15°C to 23°C · 8–16 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 2°C to 9°C · 8–10 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -6°C | 10 days (40 mm) | 5.2 h/day | 2.2/10 |
| February | 6°C / -3°C | 8 days (38 mm) | 6.3 h/day | 3.0/10 |
| March | 9°C / -1°C | 10 days (51 mm) | 7.9 h/day | 3.6/10 |
| April | 15°C / 3°C | 11 days (67 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 6.1/10 |
| May | 19°C / 9°C | 16 days (105 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| June | 23°C / 13°C | 15 days (119 mm) | 12.4 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: July | 25°C / 15°C | 13 days (101 mm) | 13.0 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| Best month: August | 26°C / 15°C | 9 days (72 mm) | 12.0 h/day | 8.3/10 |
| Best month: September | 21°C / 11°C | 9 days (59 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 8.2/10 |
| October | 15°C / 5°C | 8 days (48 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| November | 9°C / 1°C | 10 days (46 mm) | 5.7 h/day | 2.9/10 |
| December | 4°C / -2°C | 10 days (45 mm) | 4.4 h/day | 2.1/10 |
Figures for central Romania; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
2°C / -6°C · 10 rain days · 5.2 h sun
January is cold, with highs around 2°C and lows near -5.5°C. It rains or snows on about 10 days, and sun is scarce at 5.2 hours a day. The score for this month is low, so it counts as tough weather for sightseeing. New Year's Day, Epiphany and Union Day fall in January.
6°C / -3°C · 8 rain days · 6.3 h sun
February stays chilly, with highs of 5.7°C and lows around -2.8°C, though rain days drop to 8. Sun hours rise slightly to 6.3. This is still a weak month for travel, with a score well below the year's best months.
9°C / -1°C · 10 rain days · 7.9 h sun
March brings milder days near 9.3°C, but nights still dip below freezing at -0.6°C. Rain days climb back to almost 10, with 51mm falling. The score remains low, so March is still a quiet, often grey month for travel.
15°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 10.0 h sun
April warms up fast, with highs reaching 14.5°C and lows above freezing at 3.4°C. Rain is more frequent, around 11 days and 67mm. The score jumps to good this month, and Easter weekend (Good Friday to Easter Monday) falls here in 2026.
19°C / 9°C · 16 rain days · 11.3 h sun
May is warm, with highs of 18.7°C, but it's also the start of the wet season: 15.5 rain days and 105mm of rain. Sun hours reach 11.3. The score stays good, and Labour Day on May 1 adds a long weekend.
23°C / 13°C · 15 rain days · 12.4 h sun
June highs reach 23°C with lows of 13.4°C, giving comfortable summer days. Rain is still common, 15.2 days and 119mm, the wettest month by volume. The score holds at good, and Whit Monday/Pentecost fall in early June.
25°C / 15°C · 13 rain days · 13.0 h sun
July is hot, with highs of 24.8°C and 13 hours of sunshine a day. Rain eases slightly to 12.5 days and 101mm. This is rated the best month to visit, combining strong sun with manageable rainfall.
26°C / 15°C · 9 rain days · 12.0 h sun
August is the warmest month, with highs of 25.5°C and lows of 14.8°C. Rain drops sharply to 8.7 days and 72mm, with 12 hours of sun daily. It scores highest of the year, making it a top choice, and the Dormition of the Theotokos holiday falls on August 15.
21°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 9.9 h sun
September cools to a high of 20.5°C with lows of 10.5°C, and rain falls on just 9 days. Sun hours are still strong at 9.9. The score stays near the year's peak, making this one of the best months to travel.
15°C / 5°C · 8 rain days · 8.0 h sun
October brings highs of 14.9°C and lows of 5.1°C, with rain easing to 8.2 days and 48mm. Sun hours drop to 8. The score is still good, making October a solid, quieter alternative to summer.
9°C / 1°C · 10 rain days · 5.7 h sun
November turns cold fast, with highs of 8.9°C and lows near freezing at 0.9°C. Rain or snow falls on almost 10 days, and sun hours fall to 5.7. The score drops into tough territory, and St. Andrew's Day closes out the month on November 30.
4°C / -2°C · 10 rain days · 4.4 h sun
December is cold and dark, with highs of 4.1°C, lows of -2.2°C and only 4.4 hours of sun a day. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. This is the lowest-scoring month, though National Day on December 1 and Christmas holidays bring festive markets and events despite the harsh weather.
By trip type
City sightseeing
August is the best month for city trips, with highs of 25.5°C and only 8.7 rain days. September is cooler at 20.5°C with 9 rain days. July is warm too (24.8°C) but wetter, with 12.5 rain days and 101 mm of rain.
Hiking & nature
October has the fewest rain days of the year (8.2) and only 48 mm of rain, with mild highs of 14.9°C. Lows drop to 5.1°C, so pack warm layers. September is warmer at 20.5°C, with 9 rain days.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Day after New Year's Day (2 Jan), Epiphany (6 Jan), Saint John the Baptist (7 Jan), Union Day/Small Union (24 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (10 Apr), Easter Sunday (12 Apr), Easter Monday (13 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Pentecost (31 May)
Public holidays: Children's Day (1 Jun), Whit Monday (1 Jun)
Public holidays: Dormition of the Theotokos (15 Aug)
Public holidays: St. Andrew's Day (30 Nov)
Public holidays: National Day/Great Union (1 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is the best month to visit Romania, with the highest score of the year at 8.3. Days are warm, with highs around 25.5°C and lows around 14.8°C. It is also drier than early summer, with about 8.7 rain days and 72 mm of rain. You get around 12 hours of sunshine a day.
Yes, September is one of the best months, scoring 8.2, almost the same as August. It is milder, with highs around 20.5°C and lows around 10.5°C. Rain is low, with about 9 rain days and 59 mm. Sunshine drops to about 9.9 hours a day, but that is still plenty for sightseeing.
May and June are good months, but they are the wettest of the year, so pack for rain. Both score 7. May has about 15.5 rain days and 105 mm of rain. June has 15.2 rain days and 119 mm, the most of any month. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 18.7°C in May and 23°C in June.
No, we suggest you avoid Romania from November to March if you want mild weather. December scores just 2.1 and January 2.2, the lowest of the year. In January, highs are around 2.1°C and lows fall to about -5.5°C. Days are short and grey, with only 4.4 hours of sunshine in December and 5.2 in January.
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