May verdict

Romania in May

Weather score42Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bucharest, Romania, Romania travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

79mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

3°C

Weather score

42

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May19°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May79mm average rain

May is wetter than Romania's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

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

May6.8 hours average sun

May is brighter than Romania's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May3°C average sea

May is close to Romania's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

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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May42 weather score

May sits close to Romania's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

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

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