Bucharest, Romania Weather
Bucharest hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical September high of 78°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Bucharest weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Bucharest looks sunny, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 63°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
Bucharest 14-day forecast
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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |