Bucharest in December
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
7Rainy days (44 mm)
8:40 hDaylight
07:52Sunrise · 16:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -4°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 6°C | -3°C | 33 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 11°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 18°C | 7°C | 57 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 71 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 27°C | 16°C | 88 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 18°C | 78 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 30°C | 18°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 17°C | 8°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 10°C | 2°C | 45 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.2 |
| December | 4°C | -3°C | 44 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Bucharest in December?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
The best months are September, August, July, May.