Best time to visit Bucharest
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Bucharest
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Bucharest 3-hours Walking Tour (Small Groups) - 2
Visit Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo Medieval Fortress - Private tour from Bucharest - 3
Dracula's Castle, Brasov and Peles Full-Day Tour from Bucharest - 4
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Day Trip from Bucharest - 5
Bucharest Food Lovers Tour: Markets, Tastings & Hidden Spots - 6
Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour - 7
The Real tour of Communism
Last refreshed 2026-06-08.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Bucharest (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Bucharest's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2–6 | 2 | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 72% | 17 | 125 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 0–10 | 6 | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 64% | 18 | 150 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 2–12 | 9 | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 57% | 17 | 179 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 6–17 | 15 | 11 | 110 | 10.0 | 52% | 18 | 216 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 12–22 | 21 | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 53% | 17 | 261 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 17–27 | 28 | 12 | 103 | 8.6 | 54% | 15 | 289 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 20–31 | 32 | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 44% | 16 | 318 | 7 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 20–31 | 32 | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 43% | 17 | 286 | 7 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 15–25 | 25 | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 47% | 17 | 237 | 5 | Busy | 10 |
| Oct | 9–19 | 18 | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 57% | 15 | 195 | 3 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 4–12 | 9 | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 72% | 15 | 130 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 1–7 | 4 | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 82% | 15 | 91 | 1 | Moderate | 4 |
UV Index in Bucharest by Month
UV index in Bucharest peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
10/1015–25°C · 5 rain days (42h) · 237 sun hours · 47% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
May
9/1012–22°C (feels 21°C) · 9 rain days (90h) · 261 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
9/109–19°C (feels 18°C) · 5 rain days (59h) · 195 sun hours · 57% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
Every month
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January
5/10-2–6°C (feels 2°C) · 7 rain days (100h) · 125 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/100–10°C (feels 6°C) · 5 rain days (53h) · 150 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
6/102–12°C (feels 9°C) · 8 rain days (115h) · 179 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
8/106–17°C (feels 15°C) · 11 rain days (110h) · 216 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
June
8/1017–27°C · 12 rain days (103h) · 289 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
6/1020–31°C · 7 rain days (53h) · 318 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
6/1020–31°C · 5 rain days (46h) · 286 sun hours · 43% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
November
6/104–12°C (feels 9°C) · 7 rain days (86h) · 130 sun hours · 72% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
4/101–7°C (feels 4°C) · 9 rain days (122h) · 91 sun hours · 82% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Bucharest
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
September is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 15–25°C (5 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, May, October.
What is the worst time to visit Bucharest?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 1–7°C (9 rainy days).
Is Bucharest too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Bucharest?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in March and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Bucharest have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 1) and April (climate 8/10, crowd index 2) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Bucharest by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Bucharest in July?
July is the peak UV month in Bucharest, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Bucharest on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Bucharest bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 7 months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The worst month is January with a typical-day mean of 35 µg/m³ (hazardous); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 56 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.