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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7°C | -3.6°C | 48 mm | 7 | 5.0 h | 16.8 km/h | – |
| Feb | 7.7°C | -1.2°C | 29 mm | 6 | 6.5 h | 17.4 km/h | – |
| Mar | 12°C | 2°C | 53.1 mm | 9 | 7.7 h | 17.7 km/h | – |
| Apr | 17.3°C | 6.5°C | 63.7 mm | 10 | 9.6 h | 17.3 km/h | – |
| May | 22.2°C | 11.9°C | 69.8 mm | 11 | 11.4 h | 16 km/h | – |
| Jun | 26.4°C | 16.7°C | 88.8 mm | 13 | 12.4 h | 14.2 km/h | – |
| Jul | 29.2°C | 18.7°C | 70.7 mm | 9 | 13.3 h | 14.1 km/h | – |
| Aug | 30°C | 19.1°C | 34.7 mm | 5 | 12.3 h | 15 km/h | – |
| Sep | 25°C | 14.3°C | 36.8 mm | 5 | 10.5 h | 15.6 km/h | – |
| Oct | 17.9°C | 8.5°C | 56.5 mm | 7 | 7.4 h | 15 km/h | – |
| Nov | 11.3°C | 4.1°C | 59.9 mm | 8 | 5.1 h | 15.1 km/h | – |
| Dec | 6.2°C | -0.5°C | 52.3 mm | 8 | 4.7 h | 15 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Bucharest
Bucharest (Romania) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 13 °C. Daytime highs average 17 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 663 mm of rainfall per year and 8.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 13.3 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 30 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to -3.6 °C.
Note: with roughly 34 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Bucharest
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
The best time to visit Bucharest: October (avg. 13.2 °C, 7 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Bucharest?
The warmest month is August with an average of 24.6 °C and daytime highs around 30.0 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 0.1 °C and night-time lows around -3.6 °C.
How many rainy days does Bucharest have?
June has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is August with 5 rainy days.