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 the coldest month in Romania, with an average high of 2.1°C and lows of -5.5°C. It rains on about 10 days, and you get only 5.2 hours of sun a day. With a score of 2.2, this is a month to avoid for general sightseeing because it is cold and grey.
6°C / -3°C · 8 rain days · 6.3 h sun
February is still cold, with highs of 5.7°C and lows of -2.8°C. It is drier than January, with about 8 rain days, and sunshine rises to 6.3 hours a day. The score of 3 means it is still a month to avoid, because nights stay below freezing and the days are short.
9°C / -1°C · 10 rain days · 7.9 h sun
March warms up to a high of 9.3°C, but the average low of -0.6°C means nights still dip below freezing. Expect about 10 rain days and 7.9 hours of sun a day. It scores 3.6 and stays on the avoid list, so wait for April if you can.
15°C / 3°C · 11 rain days · 10.0 h sun
April is the first good month, with a score of 6.1. Highs reach 14.5°C and lows 3.4°C, so pack layers for cool mornings and evenings. It rains on about 11 days, and you get 10 hours of sun a day.
19°C / 9°C · 16 rain days · 11.3 h sun
May brings mild weather, with highs of 18.7°C and lows of 8.5°C. It is also one of the wettest months, with about 15.5 rain days and 105 mm of rain. It scores 7 and is a good time to go, but carry a rain jacket and plan some indoor options.
23°C / 13°C · 15 rain days · 12.4 h sun
June is warm, with highs of 23°C and lows of 13.4°C. It has the most rain of the year, 119 mm over about 15 days, but also long sunny spells of 12.4 hours a day. It scores 7, so it is a good month, but expect showers to interrupt outdoor plans.
25°C / 15°C · 13 rain days · 13.0 h sun
July is one of the best months, with a score of 7.5. Highs reach 24.8°C and lows 14.8°C, and you get 13 hours of sun a day, the most of the year. Rain is still common, with about 12.5 rain days and 101 mm, so keep your plans flexible.
26°C / 15°C · 9 rain days · 12.0 h sun
August is the top month, with a score of 8.3. It is the warmest time of year, with highs of 25.5°C and lows of 14.8°C. Rain drops to about 8.7 days and 72 mm, and you still get 12 hours of sun a day.
21°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 9.9 h sun
September is almost as good as August, with a score of 8.2. Highs of 20.5°C and lows of 10.5°C make it comfortable for walking and touring. It rains on about 9 days, and you get 9.9 hours of sun a day.
15°C / 5°C · 8 rain days · 8.0 h sun
October is still a good month, with a score of 6.8. Highs fall to 14.9°C and lows to 5.1°C, so bring warm layers. It is one of the drier months, with about 8.2 rain days and 48 mm, and you get 8 hours of sun a day.
9°C / 1°C · 10 rain days · 5.7 h sun
November is a bad time to go, with a score of 2.9. Highs drop to 8.9°C, lows to 0.9°C, and sunshine falls to 5.7 hours a day. It rains on about 9.8 days, so expect cold, grey weather and short days.
4°C / -2°C · 10 rain days · 4.4 h sun
December has the lowest score of the year, 2.1, so it is a month to avoid. Highs are only 4.1°C and lows -2.2°C. It has the least sun of any month, just 4.4 hours a day, and about 9.8 rain days.
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.
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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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