Bucharest, Romania Weather

Romania 🇷🇴 · Local time 21:01
80°
Partly Cloudy Feels like 80° · High 86° / Low 72°
Wind
14 mph
Humidity
50%
0 Low
Updated 1 hour ago

Bucharest hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 86°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).

Now
25%
10 PM
18%
11 PM
17%
12 AM
19%
1 AM
52%
2 AM
36%
3 AM
30%
4 AM
5 AM
25%
6 AM
16%
6:32 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
22%
8 AM
17%
9 AM
19%
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
36%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
80°
Wind
14 mph
NE · gusts 18 mph
Humidity
50%
Pressure
29.96 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
36% chance today

Bucharest weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Bucharest looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 85° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 61% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).

High / Low
85° / 64°
Precipitation
61%
Sunrise / sunset
06:32 AM / 08:01 PM

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Bucharest 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 61%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 80° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 86° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 93° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Sunny
High 90° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 94° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 95° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Sunny
High 91° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Overcast
High 80° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Sunny
High 87° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Sunny
High 93° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 92° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Overcast
High 83° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 5%

About the weather in Bucharest

A 25°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Bucharest among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. August averages 87°F (30°C) by day; January averages 39°F (4°C), with nights at 25°F (-4°C).

Bucharest weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: August - highs near 87°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 39°F (4°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 102°F (39°C) high · -12°F (-24°C) low
  • Wettest month: June (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.4 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 25°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Snow: about 9 days a year
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 1
  • Average humidity: 72%

Temperatures through the year

January is the coolest month, with highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows near 25°F (-4°C). Warmth peaks in August: highs of 87°F (30°C), lows of 67°F (19°C). Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 3 months, December through February.

Rain, sun and snow

Snow falls on roughly 9 days a year, mostly November through March. July is the brightest month at 13.4 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 8.9. Precipitation concentrates in June - 3.2 inches (81 mm) on 12 days - and thins out by February. Between the average August and the average January lie 25°C, a wider spread than roughly 84% of the cities we track. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 102°F (39°C) and bottoms at -12°F (-24°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Through spring, Bucharest stays on the cool side of mild: 63°F (17°C) by day, 44°F (7°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus about 2 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Bucharest is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.8 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Bucharest is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Bucharest runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 29°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season, plus about 6 snowy days.

Average temperatures in Bucharest by month

Monthly averages for Bucharest based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 39° 25° 8 1.8 in 5.3 h/day 83%
February 47° 31° 7 1.2 in 6.5 h/day 78%
March 54° 35° 9 2.1 in 7.7 h/day 73%
April 64° 44° 10 2.4 in 9.9 h/day 68%
May 72° 53° 11 2.4 in 11.4 h/day 69%
June 81° 63° 12 3.2 in 12.7 h/day 69%
July 86° 66° 8 2.4 in 13.4 h/day 62%
August 87° 67° 6 1.4 in 12.3 h/day 57%
September 78° 58° 5 1.6 in 10.4 h/day 61%
October 65° 47° 6 2.0 in 7.7 h/day 73%
November 53° 39° 8 2.4 in 5.3 h/day 83%
December 44° 32° 8 1.9 in 4.7 h/day 86%

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Common questions

What should I pack for Bucharest?
It depends on the month: August runs to 87°F (30°C) while January holds at 39°F (4°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
How cold does Bucharest get in winter?
January nights average 25°F (-4°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
When should I visit Bucharest?
Aim for April to June and September to October if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 72°F (22°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When does Bucharest drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 3 months of the year, December through February.
What is the rainiest month in Bucharest?
June, at 3.2 inches (81 mm) over about 12 days. February is the driest month, at 1.2 inches (31 mm).
What is the coldest month in Bucharest?
January, with highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows near 25°F (-4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -12°F (-24°C).
Which month is warmest in Bucharest?
August, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 67°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
Is there snow in Bucharest?
Yes - about 9 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through March.