Bucharest
Romania
Local time16:07
Sunrise07:34
Sunset18:27
Elevation70 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain (mm)
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
31°
August
Coldest month
-5°
January
Wettest month
83mm
June
Rain per year
648mm
Rainy days per year
76
Sunshine hours per year
2,126
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1 °C | -4.9 °C | 40 mm | 6.1 | 79 | 9.2 h |
| February | 6.4 °C | -3.4 °C | 33 mm | 5.4 | 107 | 10.5 h |
| March | 12.4 °C | 0.4 °C | 42 mm | 6.3 | 157 | 11.9 h |
| April | 18.6 °C | 5.0 °C | 50 mm | 6.2 | 195 | 13.5 h |
| May | 24.2 °C | 9.8 °C | 70 mm | 8.4 | 245 | 14.8 h |
| June | 28.2 °C | 14.0 °C | 83 mm | 8.3 | 259 | 15.5 h |
| July | 30.5 °C | 15.7 °C | 69 mm | 7.1 | 293 | 15.2 h |
| August | 30.7 °C | 15.3 °C | 49 mm | 5.2 | 283 | 14.0 h |
| September | 25.1 °C | 10.8 °C | 60 mm | 4.9 | 209 | 12.5 h |
| October | 18.1 °C | 5.8 °C | 61 mm | 5.6 | 150 | 11.0 h |
| November | 10.6 °C | 1.5 °C | 44 mm | 5.4 | 85 | 9.6 h |
| December | 4.3 °C | -3.2 °C | 47 mm | 6.7 | 64 | 8.9 h |
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What to wear in Bucharest
Day3 °C
Night-5 °C
Rain40 mm
January in Bucharest: very cold, with highs of 3 °C and lows of -5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day6 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain33 mm
February in Bucharest: very cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Day12 °C
Night0 °C
Rain42 mm
March in Bucharest: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 0 °C. Dress in layers.
Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day19 °C
Night5 °C
Rain50 mm
April in Bucharest: cool, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 5 °C. Dress in layers.
Sunglasses
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Day24 °C
Night10 °C
Rain70 mm
May in Bucharest: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 10 °C. Dress in layers.
Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day28 °C
Night14 °C
Rain83 mm
June in Bucharest: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen Cap or hat
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day31 °C
Night16 °C
Rain69 mm
July in Bucharest: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
Sunglasses Sunscreen Cap or hat
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night15 °C
Rain49 mm
August in Bucharest: warm, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 15 °C. Dress in layers.
Sunglasses Sunscreen Cap or hat
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day25 °C
Night11 °C
Rain60 mm
September in Bucharest: mild, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 11 °C. Dress in layers.
Sunglasses Sunscreen
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
Day18 °C
Night6 °C
Rain61 mm
October in Bucharest: cool, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 6 °C. Dress in layers.
Sunglasses
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- The sun is strong in the daytime even when it is cold in the shade.
Day11 °C
Night2 °C
Rain44 mm
November in Bucharest: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer
Day4 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain47 mm
December in Bucharest: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
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