Bucharest Weather in April

April feels like spring

Bucharest is warming up, but April can still feel cool after dark. Days reach around 19°C, while nights can fall to 6°C. Rain comes on about nine days, so showers may interrupt a walk without spoiling the whole day.

You'll have plenty of daylight for the Village Museum's outdoor displays or a stroll through Cișmigiu Gardens. April suits sightseeing better than a lazy day by a pool. Skip long outdoor plans when rain sets in, and keep an indoor stop like the National Museum of Art on your route. May is warmer and wetter, so April is a good balance if you want spring weather.

Easter and local life

Orthodox Easter sometimes falls in April. If it does, you may see families heading to services at the Patriarchal Cathedral and find traditional foods such as cozonac in bakeries. Easter dates change each year, so the holiday won't always land this month.

Travelling with kids? Cișmigiu's paths and boats make an easy break between city sights, though a rainy afternoon is better spent indoors.

Crowds and a useful tip

April is one of Bucharest's best months to visit, but it's generally calmer than the busy summer season. Prices and crowds tend to rise in May and summer, while Easter can bring more visitors and closed businesses on the holiday itself. Check opening times if your visit overlaps with Easter.

For the Patriarchal Cathedral, walk up from Piața Unirii and visit outside service times. The hilltop setting gives you a quieter pause above the city, but the steps can be slippery after rain.