Climate in Bucharest — Annual Weather Overview
Bucharest has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 30.7°C) and the coolest is January (6.4°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 24.3°C swing between August highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 583mm. June is the wettest month at 77.7mm, while February averages just 21.7mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 16.8°C, 162mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.2°C, 167mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 18.9°C, 128mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 7.4°C, 126mm rain.
Bucharest — Monthly Temperatures
Bucharest — Monthly Rainfall
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Bucharest weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4°C | -1.3°C | 51.0mm | 5.3h | 6 | 10/10 |
| February | 8.9°C | -0.8°C | 21.7mm | 7.1h | 6 | 10/10 |
| March | 11.7°C | 1.2°C | 50.1mm | 7.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 16.5°C | 5.6°C | 51.4mm | 9.5h | 11 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.3°C | 11.6°C | 60.2mm | 11.4h | 9 | 10/10 |
| June | 26.3°C | 16.3°C | 77.7mm | 12.5h | 14 | 10/10 |
| July | 30.5°C | 19.1°C | 54.3mm | 13.7h | 7 | 10/10 |
| August | 30.7°C | 19.6°C | 34.9mm | 12.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| September | 25.2°C | 14.3°C | 35.6mm | 10.7h | 4 | 10/10 |
| October | 19.3°C | 9.2°C | 38.4mm | 8.2h | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 12.1°C | 4.2°C | 54.3mm | 5.8h | 6 | 10/10 |
| December | 7.0°C | 0.4°C | 53.8mm | 4.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Bucharest have?
Bucharest has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 6.4°C in January to 30.7°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Bucharest?
August is the hottest month in Bucharest, with average highs of 30.7°C and lows of 19.6°C.
What is the coldest month in Bucharest?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 6.4°C and lows of -1.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Bucharest?
June is the wettest month, averaging 77.7mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Bucharest get per year?
Bucharest receives around 583mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (21.7mm).
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.