The best time to visit Romania
The best time to visit Romania for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 78/100 with daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F. May and October are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun.
Romania by month, averaged across 10 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 1° / 34°F | 36 mm | Poor |
| February | 0 | 4° / 39°F | 34 mm | Poor |
| March | 15 | 10° / 50°F | 42 mm | Poor |
| April | 59 | 17° / 63°F | 51 mm | Very good |
| May | 77 | 22° / 72°F | 76 mm | Excellent |
| June | 73 | 26° / 79°F | 95 mm | Excellent |
| July | 76 | 29° / 84°F | 84 mm | Excellent |
| August | 80 | 29° / 84°F | 59 mm | Excellent |
| September | 82 | 23° / 73°F | 51 mm | Excellent |
| October | 57 | 17° / 63°F | 54 mm | Very good |
| November | 12 | 10° / 50°F | 40 mm | Poor |
| December | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 40 mm | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Romania's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 78/100, ~27°C / 81°F days). Shoulder season: May and October — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~29°C / 84°F. Wettest: June (95 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Bucharest (2,214 h/yr), Craiova (2,200 h/yr), Timişoara (2,114 h/yr). See every Romania destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.