
Romania
Climate
Romania has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons.
Spring is pleasant with cool mornings and nights and warm days.
Summer is quite warm, with extended sunny days. The hottest areas in summer are the lowlands in southern and eastern Romania where 100 F is often reached in July and August. Temperatures are always cooler in the mountains.
Autumn is dry and cool, with fields and trees producing colorful foliage, much like New England.
Winters can be cold, especially in the mountains. While not the rule, abundant snowfalls may occur throughout the country, from December to mid-March.
There are significant regional differences of the climate between different regions of Romania.
Average temperatures °C (°F)
|
Month |
Bucharest |
Danube Delta |
||
|
January |
-3 |
(26) |
-1 |
(31) |
|
February |
-1 |
(31) |
1 |
(34) |
|
March |
4 |
(40) |
4 |
(39) |
|
April |
11 |
(52) |
13 |
(55) |
|
May |
17 |
(62) |
19 |
(66) |
|
June |
21 |
(69) |
24 |
(75) |
|
July |
22 |
(71) |
26 |
(79) |
|
August |
21 |
(70) |
26 |
(79) |
|
September |
18 |
(65) |
21 |
(70) |
|
October |
12 |
(53) |
17 |
(62) |
|
November |
5 |
(41) |
11 |
(52) |
|
December |
1 |
(34) |
6 |
(43) |
Warmest month July
Coldest month January
Record High Temperature
44.5°C (112°F) - August 10, 1951 South-Eastern Romania
Record Low Temperature
-38.5°C (-37.3°F) - January 24, 1942 (Central Romania)
Average annual Rainfall 26 inches.