Climate & Weather in Bucharest

Good to Know

• May–September offers the most visitor-friendly weather; late April–June and September are sweet spots with warm days, long daylight, and fewer crowds.
• January–February are cold and dark (under 10 hours daylight); bring heavy layers, hat, gloves, and waterproofs.
• July–August can feel intense (30–35°C (86–95°F) / 86–95°F), sometimes spiking to 40°C (104°F) during heat waves; plan early starts and museum breaks during peak heat.
• Brief afternoon thunderstorms are common in spring and summer; they usually cool the air and are rarely severe.
• Winters are gray and snowy; snow lies on the ground frequently but not continuously; night-time temperatures often dip well below freezing.
• Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are pleasant and mild (10–20°C (50–68°F) / 50–68°F), ideal for walking and outdoor cafés.