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Bucharest
Visit in August — score 86/100 · avg high 87°F · 6 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 32° | 40° | 26° | 9 | 43 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 37 | 37° | 46° | 30° | 8 | 33 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 39 | 44° | 54° | 36° | 11 | 50 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 54 | 54° | 64° | 44° | 11 | 60 | 13.2h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 65 | 62° | 72° | 53° | 13 | 69 | 14.6h | High | Average |
| June | 79 | 73° | 82° | 63° | 12 | 75 | 15.3h | High | Above avg |
| July | 80 | 76° | 86° | 66° | 10 | 61 | 15.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 86 | 77° | 87° | 67° | 6 | 31 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 82 | 67° | 78° | 58° | 5 | 33 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 56 | 55° | 65° | 47° | 8 | 57 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 34 | 45° | 52° | 39° | 11 | 62 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 28 | 37° | 43° | 32° | 9 | 47 | 8.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Bucharest (March, April, May) brings average highs of 63°F and lows of 44°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Summer
- Score
- 82/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 65°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Bucharest (June, July, August) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 65°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 82/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Fall
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Bucharest (September, October, November) brings average highs of 65°F and lows of 48°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 82/100.
Winter
- Score
- 31/100
- High
- 43°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Bucharest (December, January, February) brings average highs of 43°F and lows of 29°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 31/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 37/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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