December verdict

Romania in December

Weather score23Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bucharest, Romania, Romania travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

3°C

Rain

47mm

Sun

2h

Sea

2°C

Weather score

23

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December3°C average high

December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December47mm average rain

December sits on the drier side of Romania's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December2 hours average sun

December is one of Romania's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December2°C average sea

December is below Romania's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December23 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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