Bucharest weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bucharest, Romania. Like most weather services, we show Bucharest at one spot: Bucharest, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was rain and 10°C (50°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 9 PM (6.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 70%
- Rain
- 0.7 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 9 PM (6.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Bucharest weather
Is it raining in Bucharest right now?
Yes. It’s rain and 10° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 9 PM (6.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Bucharest this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–12° and lows of 3–10°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Bucharest lately?
In the past 7 days, Bucharest had 4 rainy days and 27.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bucharest?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Bucharest weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bucharest is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Bucharest?
June is the wettest month, with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Bucharest?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -5°C (22°F).
Does Bucharest have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 79 mm (3.1 in).
Bucharest weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bucharest), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Bucharest
Weather can differ a lot within Bucharest: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.