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Usual weather in Romania

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Romania? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Romania

The climate of Romania is temperate. There are usually cold and quite cloudy winters with quite frequent snow and fog, but you can expect sunny summers. In summer there are quite frequent showers and thunderstorms. In the south-east there is sea climate.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aiud, Alba County, Alba Iulia, Alexandria, Anina, Apuseni Mountains, Arad, Arieșeni, Azuga, Bacău, Baia Mare, Banat, Bessarabia, Bicaz, Biertan, Bistrița, Bistrița Năsăud County, Blaj, Bocşa, Borsec, Borșa, Botoșani, Brad, Bran, Brașov, Brașov County, Breaza, Breb, Brăila, Bucharest, Buziaș, Buzău, Bușteni, Băile Govora, Băile Herculane, Băile Tuşnad, Calafat, Caransebeș, Carei, Cavnic, Cheile Nerei Beușnița National Park, Ciacova, Ciucea, Cluj Napoca, Cluj County, Constanța, Corund, Costinești, Covasna County, Craiova, Crișana, Curtea de Argeș, Câlnic, Câmpulung, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Călan, Călimănești, Călărași, Danube Delta, Deta, Deva, Drobeta Turnu Severin, Dumbrăveni, Dârjiu, Eftimie Murgu, Făget, Făgăraș, Geoagiu, Giurgiu, Gura Humorului, Gătaia, Harghita, Hațeg, Horezu, Huedin, Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Ialomița Valley, Iași, Ieud, Iron Gates Natural Park, Jimbolia, Lugoj, Lunca Ilvei, Lupeni, Mamaia, Mangalia, Maramureș, Mediaș, Miercurea Ciuc, Mogoșoaia, Moldavia, Mountainous North, Muntenia, Mureș County, Măcin Mountains National Park, Northern Dobruja, Ocna Sibiului, Oltenia, Oneşti, Oradea, Oravița, Orăștie, Orșova, Petroșani, Piatra Craiului National Park, Piatra Neamț, Pitești, Ploiești, Poiana Brașov, Predeal, Prejmer, Păltiniș, Recaș, Retezat National Park, Reșița, Roșia Montană, Rupea, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Râu de Mori, Râșnov, Rădăuți, Sasca Montană, Saschiz, Satu Mare, Saturn, Semenic Cheile Carașului National Park, Sfântu Gheorghe, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Sighetu Marmației, Sighișoara, Simeria, Sinaia, Slobozia, Slănic, Slănic Moldova, Snagov, Southern Bukovina, Sovata, Suceava, Sulina, Szeklerland, Sângeorz Băi, Sânnicolau Mare, Săcele, Săpânța, Timișoara, Transylvania, Tulcea, Turda, Tuzla, Târgoviște, Târgu Mureș, Târgu Jiu, Târgu Neamţ, Târgu Ocna, Târnăveni, Uricani, Vama Veche, Viscri, Vișeu de Sus, Vâlsan Valley, Vălenii de Munte, Wallachian Plain, Zalău.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -4.6 ℃ (23.72 ℉). The most rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 12.2. The least rainy month here is September, the average number of rainy days is 7.3.

When travelling to some places in Romania, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Moldoveanu (2544 m) and the lowest point is Black Sea (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Romania. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in January is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in January is 3 ℃ (37.4 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -4.6 ℃ (23.72 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.45 ℃ (38.21 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.3 ℃ (39.74 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 9.5. The average rainfall is 33.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:12 and at the end of the month 9:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in February is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in February is 5.6 ℃ (42.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.8 ℃ (25.16 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.3 ℃ (39.74 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 8.2. The average rainfall is 34.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:25 and at the end of the month 11:09.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in March is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in March is 11.6 ℃ (52.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.3 ℃ (32.54 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 10. The average rainfall is 38.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:56 and at the end of the month 12:42.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in April is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in April is 18.2 ℃ (64.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5 ℃ (41 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 10.5. The average rainfall is 48.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:42 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:28 and at the end of the month 14:10.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in May is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in May is 24 ℃ (75.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 11.3. The average rainfall is 56 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:10 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:47 and at the end of the month 15:16.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in June is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in June is 27.6 ℃ (81.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.8 ℃ (56.84 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.2 ℃ (84.56 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 12.2. The average rainfall is 80.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:16 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:31 and at the end of the month 15:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in July is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in July is 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.2 ℃ (84.56 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 9.7. The average rainfall is 62.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:14 and at the end of the month 14:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in August is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in August is 29.4 ℃ (84.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.95 ℃ (80.51 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 7.7. The average rainfall is 50.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:08 and at the end of the month 13:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in September is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in September is 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.5 ℃ (50.9 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.95 ℃ (80.51 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 7.3. The average rainfall is 52.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:41 and at the end of the month 11:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in October is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in October is 17.7 ℃ (63.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.6 ℃ (42.08 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.95 ℃ (57.11 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 7.7. The average rainfall is 48.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:10 and at the end of the month 10:26.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in November is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in November is 10.2 ℃ (50.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.8 ℃ (33.44 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.95 ℃ (57.11 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.05 ℃ (44.69 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 8.7. The average rainfall is 44.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:26 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:46 and at the end of the month 9:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Romania in December is this: The average highest temperature in Romania in December is 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.2 ℃ (26.24 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.05 ℃ (44.69 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.45 ℃ (38.21 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 10.4. The average rainfall is 43.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:53 and at the end of the month 8:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Romania in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Bucharesttemperature: - highest temperature: 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉)lowest temperature: -3.2 ℃ (26.24 ℉)rainfall: 43.4mmrainy days: 10.4
Aradtemperature: - highest temperature: 4.4 ℃ (39.92 ℉)lowest temperature: -2 ℃ (28.4 ℉)rainfall: 49.1mmrainy days: 13.5
Botosanitemperature: - highest temperature: 2.7 ℃ (36.86 ℉)lowest temperature: -4 ℃ (24.8 ℉)rainfall: 26mmrainy days: 12.2
Cluj Napocatemperature: - highest temperature: 1.8 ℃ (35.24 ℉)lowest temperature: -3.9 ℃ (24.98 ℉)rainfall: 36.3mmrainy days: 13.8
Constantatemperature: - highest temperature: 6.4 ℃ (43.52 ℉)lowest temperature: 0.5 ℃ (32.9 ℉)rainfall: 37.8mmrainy days: 10.5
Craiovatemperature: - highest temperature: 3.6 ℃ (38.48 ℉)lowest temperature: -2.6 ℃ (27.32 ℉)rainfall: 53.3mmrainy days: 11.9
Iasitemperature: - highest temperature: 2.5 ℃ (36.5 ℉)lowest temperature: -3.5 ℃ (25.7 ℉)rainfall: 32.3mmrainy days: 12.9
Rm. Valceatemperature: - highest temperature: 4.7 ℃ (40.46 ℉)lowest temperature: -2.3 ℃ (27.86 ℉)rainfall: 52.4mmrainy days: 11.3
Sibiutemperature: - highest temperature: 3.3 ℃ (37.94 ℉)lowest temperature: -5.2 ℃ (22.64 ℉)rainfall: 31.5mmrainy days: 11.8
Sulinatemperature: - highest temperature: 5.6 ℃ (42.08 ℉)lowest temperature: 0.8 ℃ (33.44 ℉)rainfall: 19.7mmrainy days: 8.5




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.