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 76/100 with daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F. May is a quieter shoulder-season alternative 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 | 0° / 32°F | 36 mm | Poor |
| February | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 34 mm | Poor |
| March | 9 | 9° / 48°F | 42 mm | Poor |
| April | 50 | 15° / 59°F | 51 mm | Good |
| May | 74 | 21° / 70°F | 76 mm | Excellent |
| June | 72 | 25° / 77°F | 95 mm | Excellent |
| July | 74 | 28° / 82°F | 84 mm | Excellent |
| August | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 59 mm | Excellent |
| September | 80 | 22° / 72°F | 51 mm | Excellent |
| October | 49 | 15° / 59°F | 54 mm | Good |
| November | 4 | 8° / 46°F | 40 mm | Poor |
| December | 0 | 2° / 36°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 76/100, ~26°C / 79°F days). Shoulder season: May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~28°C / 82°F. Wettest: June (95 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Craiova (2,015 h/yr), Timişoara (1,971 h/yr), Bucharest (1,927 h/yr). See every Romania destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.