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
Days are cold, with highs around 2°C and lows near -5.5°C. Expect roughly 10 rain or snow days and just 5.2 hours of sun a day, so skies stay grey. The score is low at 2.2, rated avoid. New Year's Day, the day after, Epiphany, Saint John the Baptist and Union Day fall this month, bringing some holiday crowds despite the cold.
6°C / -3°C · 8 rain days · 6.3 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 5.7°C but nights still drop below freezing, averaging -2.8°C. Rain days ease to 8 and sun hours rise to 6.3, a small improvement on January. With a score of 3, this month is still rated avoid for most travel plans.
9°C / -1°C · 10 rain days · 7.9 h sun
Spring starts to show, with highs of 9.3°C, though nights can still dip below zero. Rain picks up again to almost 10 days and 51mm, and sun hours reach 7.9. The score of 3.6 keeps March in the avoid category, as weather stays unsettled.
15°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Temperatures turn mild, with highs of 14.5°C and lows of 3.4°C. Rain days rise to 11 and rainfall to 67mm, but sun hours jump to 10. The score reaches 6.1, rated good. Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday all fall in April, bringing a busy traditional holiday period.
19°C / 9°C · 16 rain days · 11.3 h sun
Warmer days bring highs of 18.7°C and lows of 8.5°C. It's a wetter month though, with 15.5 rain days and 105mm of rainfall, alongside 11.3 hours of sun. The score of 7 keeps May rated good. Labour Day on May 1 and Pentecost at the end of the month add public holidays.
23°C / 13°C · 15 rain days · 12.4 h sun
Summer heat arrives, with highs of 23°C and lows of 13.4°C. Rain stays frequent at 15.2 days and 119mm, the wettest month by rainfall, though sun hours rise to 12.4. The score holds at 7, rated good. Children's Day and Whit Monday both fall on June 1.
25°C / 15°C · 13 rain days · 13.0 h sun
This is a hot month, with highs of 24.8°C and lows of 14.8°C. Rain eases a little to 12.5 days and 101mm, while sun hours peak near 13. The score of 7.5 makes July rated best, among the top months for a visit.
26°C / 15°C · 9 rain days · 12.0 h sun
August brings the warmest days, with highs of 25.5°C and lows of 14.8°C. Rain days drop to 8.7 and rainfall to 72mm, with 12 hours of sun daily. The score of 8.3 is the year's highest, rated best. Dormition of the Theotokos falls on August 15, a major religious holiday.
21°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Early autumn stays warm, with highs of 20.5°C and lows of 10.5°C. Rain days fall to 9 and rainfall to 59mm, with 9.9 hours of sun. The score of 8.2 keeps September rated best, combining comfortable temperatures with fewer wet days.
15°C / 5°C · 8 rain days · 8.0 h sun
Autumn cools noticeably, with highs of 14.9°C and lows of 5.1°C. Rain days drop to 8.2 and sun hours to 8. The score of 6.8 keeps October rated good, a milder alternative to the busier summer months.
9°C / 1°C · 10 rain days · 5.7 h sun
Cold returns, with highs of just 8.9°C and lows close to freezing at 0.9°C. Rain days rise again to 9.8 and sun hours fall sharply to 5.7. The score drops to 2.9, rated avoid. St. Andrew's Day on November 30 marks the start of the winter holiday season.
4°C / -2°C · 10 rain days · 4.4 h sun
Winter sets in fully, with highs of 4.1°C and lows of -2.2°C, alongside just 4.4 hours of sun, the lowest of the year. Rain or snow falls on about 9.8 days. The score of 2.1 is the year's lowest, rated avoid, though National Day, Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day bring holiday travel regardless of the cold.
By trip type
City sightseeing
July and August bring highs of 24.8–25.5°C with up to 13 sun hours a day, good for long days exploring Bucharest or Brasov. September cools to 20.5°C with just 9 rain days, a comfortable option if you prefer fewer crowds and less heat.
Hiking & nature
September and October suit hiking best. September offers highs of 20.5°C and only 9 rain days, while October cools to 14.9°C with 8.2 rain days, both giving drier trails and mild temperatures for the mountains.
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 one of the best months, scoring 8.3 out of 10. Days reach a high of 25.5°C with only 8.7 rain days and 72mm of rain, so you get warm, mostly dry weather with 12 hours of sunshine a day.
Yes, September scores 8.2 out of 10, among the top months. Highs average 20.5°C and lows 10.5°C, with just 9 rain days and 59mm of rain, making it a mild, drier alternative to the summer heat.
No, January scores only 2.2 out of 10. Highs average just 2.1°C and lows drop to -5.5°C, with 10.3 rain or snow days and only 5.2 hours of sunshine, so expect cold, dark, damp conditions.
Yes, July scores 7.5 out of 10 and is rated among the best months. It is the hottest month, with highs of 24.8°C and lows of 14.8°C, plus 13 hours of sunshine daily, though 12.5 rain days and 101mm of rain mean some summer showers are likely.
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