Bucharest, Romania Weather
Bucharest hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 100°F (38°C) is about 13°F (7°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Bucharest weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Bucharest looks sunny, with a high of 98° and an overnight low of 73°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Bucharest 14-day forecast
About the weather in Bucharest
Located in Romania, Bucharest experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 87°F (30°C) in August and dip to about 39°F (4°C) in January, with around 24.8 inches (631 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Bucharest weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 39°F (4°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: -12°F (-24°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 9 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 87°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 67°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows around 25°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as -12°F (-24°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.2 inches (81 mm) of rain over 12 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 9 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Bucharest is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Bucharest runs 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. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see 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 is chilly, 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 around 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% |