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Best time to visit Bucharest: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are best, with highs of about 19–26°C. July and August are hot at around 31°C, often hotter, and many locals leave for the Black Sea coast. Winter is cold and often below freezing, but December has the Christmas market.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | -1°C | 9 | low |
| Feb | 9°C | -1°C | 5 | low |
| Mar | 11°C | 0°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 5°C | 12 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 12°C | 9 | medium |
| Jun | 26°C | 16°C | 12 | medium |
| Jul | 31°C | 19°C | 8 | medium |
| Aug | 31°C | 19°C | 6 | medium |
| Sep | 25°C | 14°C | 4 | medium |
| Oct | 19°C | 8°C | 5 | medium |
| Nov | 13°C | 4°C | 7 | low |
| Dec | 7°C | 0°C | 8 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 11°C in March rising to 22°C in May, lows of 0–12°C and 9–12 rainy days a month; parks turn green in April.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 26–31°C and lows of 16–19°C, with June the rainiest month; heatwaves of 33–38°C are common.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is 25°C and dry, October 19°C; by November highs drop to 13°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of 7–9°C and lows around -1–0°C, often with snow; the Christmas market brightens December.
Events worth planning around
- Christmas market in front of the Palace of the Parliament (December).
- Martisor, small spring tokens given on 1 March.
- Orthodox Easter (March, April or May).
When to avoid
July and August can be uncomfortably hot, and January and February are cold and grey. Spring and early autumn are more pleasant for walking.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Bucharest?
May, June, September or early October, with highs of about 19–26°C.
Is Bucharest too hot in summer?
July and August average around 31°C and heatwaves of 33–38°C are common; plan indoor visits at midday.
Is Bucharest worth visiting in winter?
If you like Christmas markets, yes: December is lively, though cold, often below freezing.