Chisinau, Moldova Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Chisinau
Chisinau has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 37°F (3°C) in January to around 85°F (29°C) in August, and the city records roughly 88 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 37°F (3°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -6°F (-21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 10 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 37°F (3°C) and lows around 25°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -6°F (-21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain over 10 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.1 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 10 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Chisinau month by month
Chisinau weather in January
January brings highs around 37°F (3°C), lows near 25°F (-4°C), about 7 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Chisinau.
Chisinau weather in February
February brings highs around 44°F (6°C), lows near 30°F (-1°C), about 6 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Chisinau.
Chisinau weather in March
March brings highs around 51°F (10°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), about 8 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Chisinau weather in April
April brings highs around 62°F (17°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), about 9 wet days.
Chisinau weather in May
May brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 9 wet days.
Chisinau weather in June
June brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 10 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Chisinau.
Chisinau weather in July
July brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 8 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Chisinau.
Chisinau weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 5 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Chisinau.
Chisinau weather in September
September brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 56°F (14°C), about 6 wet days.
Chisinau weather in October
October brings highs around 62°F (17°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 6 wet days.
Chisinau weather in November
November brings highs around 48°F (9°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 7 wet days.
Chisinau weather in December
December brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 31°F (-1°C), about 8 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Seasons in Chisinau
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Chisinau stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); 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. 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 Chisinau is mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (16°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Chisinau runs 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 around 7 snowy days.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Chisinau
The best time to visit Chisinau is generally April to July and September to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
Pack for Chisinau with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - August nights average 65°F (18°C).
Chisinau temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.