Chisinau, Moldova Weather
Chisinau hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 69°F (21°C) is about 16°F (9°C) below the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Chisinau weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)
Tomorrow in Chisinau looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 73° and an overnight low of 61°. There is a 56% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).
Chisinau 14-day forecast
About the weather in Chisinau
Chisinau runs one of the wider annual swings in our dataset: 24°C separates the average August from the average January. Afternoons reach 85°F (29°C) at the peak of summer and 37°F (3°C) at the depth of winter, with 88 days of measurable precipitation through the year.
Chisinau weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 37°F (3°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 100°F (38°C) high · -6°F (-21°C) low
- Wettest month: June (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 24°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
- Snow: about 10 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 3
- Average humidity: 69%
Temperatures through the year
January sits at the other end of the year: 37°F (3°C) by day, 25°F (-4°C) at night. August is the warm end of the year, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 65°F (18°C) overnight. Between the average August and the average January lie 24°C, a wider spread than roughly 81% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
June is the wettest month at 2.7 inches (69 mm) over 10 days; February is the driest. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is May through June. Snow falls on roughly 10 days a year, mostly November through March. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 3 months, December through February. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 100°F (38°C) and the lowest daily minimum -6°F (-21°C).
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 61°F (16°C), nights near 43°F (6°C), and expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Chisinau is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 22 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)
Through fall, Chisinau stays on the cool side of mild: 62°F (16°C) by day, 46°F (8°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Chisinau is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 40°F (5°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season, plus about 7 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Chisinau by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 25° | 7 | 1.4 in | 4.3 h/day | 81% |
| February | 44° | 30° | 6 | 1.0 in | 5.6 h/day | 76% |
| March | 51° | 34° | 8 | 1.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 70% |
| April | 62° | 42° | 9 | 2.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 64% |
| May | 71° | 52° | 9 | 2.1 in | 11.6 h/day | 63% |
| June | 80° | 62° | 10 | 2.7 in | 12.8 h/day | 64% |
| July | 83° | 65° | 8 | 1.9 in | 13.1 h/day | 60% |
| August | 85° | 65° | 5 | 1.0 in | 12.5 h/day | 57% |
| September | 75° | 56° | 6 | 1.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 62% |
| October | 62° | 46° | 6 | 1.7 in | 7.7 h/day | 72% |
| November | 48° | 37° | 7 | 1.8 in | 4.4 h/day | 81% |
| December | 41° | 31° | 8 | 1.4 in | 3.5 h/day | 83% |