Climate Insights for Bucium

Comuna Bucium, Alba, Romania

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
July
126mm rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bucium is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 819mm of precipitation falls per year. Bucium receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bucium 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 4° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jun Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jul Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bucium vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 12mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bucium is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 819mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 126mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 38mm. That's 88mm less than July, 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 60cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Bucium 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 April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bucium, which began on March 20, 2026. Bucium is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 216mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 330mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb
Mar
Apr 10°
May 14°
Jun 19°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Bucium is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bucium 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-4 °C
2 °C
11 km/h
38 mm
16 cm
Feb
-1 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
40 mm
12 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
52 mm
10 cm
Apr
4 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
60 mm
4 cm
May
9 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
9 °C
9 km/h
48 mm
6 cm
Dec
-1 °C
4 °C
9 km/h
44 mm
12 cm
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