Chișinău
Moldova
Local time14:11
Sunrise07:32
Sunset18:05
Elevation85 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Chișinău?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
29°
July
Coldest month
-5°
January
Wettest month
68mm
June
Rain per year
501mm
Rainy days per year
68
Sunshine hours per year
2,277
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6 °C | -5.1 °C | 29 mm | 6.0 | 70 | 8.9 h |
| February | 3.9 °C | -3.9 °C | 24 mm | 5.0 | 96 | 10.3 h |
| March | 9.9 °C | -0.5 °C | 30 mm | 6.0 | 155 | 11.9 h |
| April | 17.2 °C | 4.5 °C | 33 mm | 5.0 | 210 | 13.6 h |
| May | 23.1 °C | 9.6 °C | 50 mm | 7.0 | 283 | 15.1 h |
| June | 26.8 °C | 13.7 °C | 68 mm | 7.0 | 301 | 15.9 h |
| July | 29.1 °C | 15.6 °C | 63 mm | 6.0 | 326 | 15.5 h |
| August | 29.0 °C | 14.6 °C | 48 mm | 5.0 | 308 | 14.2 h |
| September | 23.0 °C | 10.0 °C | 45 mm | 5.0 | 220 | 12.6 h |
| October | 16.1 °C | 5.0 °C | 40 mm | 5.0 | 162 | 10.9 h |
| November | 8.7 °C | 1.3 °C | 37 mm | 5.0 | 81 | 9.4 h |
| December | 3.2 °C | -3.3 °C | 34 mm | 6.0 | 65 | 8.5 h |
Plan your trip to Chișinău
Tours in Chișinău
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Chișinău
Day2 °C
Night-5 °C
Rain29 mm
January in Chișinău: very cold, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day4 °C
Night-4 °C
Rain24 mm
February in Chișinău: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day10 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain30 mm
March in Chișinău: cold, with highs of 10 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day17 °C
Night5 °C
Rain33 mm
April in Chișinău: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 5 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day23 °C
Night10 °C
Rain50 mm
May in Chișinău: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day27 °C
Night14 °C
Rain68 mm
June in Chișinău: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day29 °C
Night16 °C
Rain63 mm
July in Chișinău: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day29 °C
Night15 °C
Rain48 mm
August in Chișinău: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day23 °C
Night10 °C
Rain45 mm
September in Chișinău: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day16 °C
Night5 °C
Rain40 mm
October in Chișinău: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Day9 °C
Night1 °C
Rain37 mm
November in Chișinău: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Day3 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain34 mm
December in Chișinău: very cold, with highs of 3 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Curious facts about Chișinău
- It is the coolest of the 5 destinations we cover in Moldova: 10.5 °C average temperature over the year.
- It is the driest of the 5 destinations we cover in Moldova: 501 mm of rain a year.
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in May and June and in September and October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 2° in January to 29° in July.
- In 4 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
Near Chișinău
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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 18° / 11°
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October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
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October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
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October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°
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Mexico City
Mexico
October: 23° / 13°