Climate Insights for Bucharest
Macroregiunea Trei, Romania
Climate Overview
The climate in Bucharest is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 630 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 79 mm of rainfall. Bucharest is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Bucharest is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 24.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Bucharest is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 22in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bucharest vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bucharest vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bucharest is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 630 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 29 mm. That's 50 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 57cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Bucharest is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1.1 in. That's 2 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 22in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
Wind
Bucharest is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bucharest is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bucharest is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Bucharest is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 26°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bucharest based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bucharest based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.