Winter
Dec → Feb3 to 6°
nights -4 to -1°
- 12 rainy days · 57 mm
- 5.4 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Romania?
- Jan3°not recommended
- Feb6°not recommended
- Mar9°not recommended
- Apr13°fair
- May18°recommended
- Jun23°recommended
- Jul25°recommended
- Aug26°recommended
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct15°fair
- Nov8°not recommended
- Dec5°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Romania, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -4° | 5.3 h | 57 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 6° | -3° | 6.5 h | 47 mm | 11 d | |
| March | 9° | -1° | 7.9 h | 61 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 13° | 2° | 9.9 h | 69 mm | 13 d | |
| May | 18° | 8° | 11.2 h | 96 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| June | 23° | 13° | 12.2 h | 128 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 12.9 h | 88 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| August | 26° | 15° | 12 h | 68 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| September | 21° | 10° | 10 h | 65 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 15° | 5° | 7.8 h | 47 mm | 8 d | |
| November | 8° | 1° | 5.7 h | 53 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 5° | -1° | 4.5 h | 68 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in Romania, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Brasov) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May9 to 18°
nights -1 to 8°
- 13 rainy days · 75 mm
- 9.7 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug23 to 26°
nights 13 to 15°
- 13 rainy days · 95 mm
- 12.4 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov8 to 21°
nights 1 to 10°
- 9 rainy days · 55 mm
- 7.8 h of sun
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Romania, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h41 of daylight, in December 8h42, a difference of 6h59.
9h03Jan
10h18Feb
11h46Mar
13h28Apr
14h54May
15h41Jun
15h22Jul
14h06Aug
12h28Sep
10h50Oct
9h24Nov
8h42Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Brasov" (45.66°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Romania, month by month
EventsMărțișorMarchSighișoara Medieval FestivalJulyUntoldAugustGeorge Enescu FestivalSeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: September, October
- Towns & culture: March, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Romania, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- MarchMărțișor
On 1 March, people give a red and white cord to welcome the spring, and the stalls herald it days in advance.
- JulySighișoara Medieval Festival
The Saxon citadel fills with encampments, tournaments and musicians for a weekend in July.
- AugustUntold big crowds
The stadium and parks of Cluj-Napoca host four nights of electronic music in early August.
- SeptemberGeorge Enescu Festival
Every other year, major international orchestras follow one another at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit Romania, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇴 Bucharest | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇷🇴 Transylvania | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended3°-4° at night
- 57 mm · 12 d
- 5.3 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended6°-3° at night
- 47 mm · 11 d
- 6.5 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended9°-1° at night
- 61 mm · 12 d
- 7.9 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair13°2° at night
- 69 mm · 13 d
- 9.9 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended18°8° at night
- 96 mm · 14 d
- 11.2 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended23°13° at night
- 128 mm · 15 d
- 12.2 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended25°15° at night
- 88 mm · 14 d
- 12.9 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended26°15° at night
- 68 mm · 11 d
- 12 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°10° at night
- 65 mm · 9 d
- 10 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair15°5° at night
- 47 mm · 8 d
- 7.8 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended8°1° at night
- 53 mm · 10 d
- 5.7 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended5°-1° at night
- 68 mm · 13 d
- 4.5 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (57 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.3 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Expect 6.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 9 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 13 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (69 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 96 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 128 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Frequent rain: 88 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.9 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 8 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.7 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.5 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Romania?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 26 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Brasov).
Which month should you avoid in Romania?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 68 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Brasov).
What is the hottest month in Romania?
August, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Brasov).
What is the coldest month in Romania?
January, with 3 °C at best during the day and -4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Brasov).
What is the driest month in Romania?
February: 47 mm over 11 days of rain, against 128 mm in June, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Romania?
July, with 12.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When is the best time to hike in Romania?
September, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Brasov), the safest windows for walking.
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