Bucharest Weather in December
Romania · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (42°F)
Avg low-2°C (29°F)
Rainfall50 mm (2.0 in)
RatingPoor 4.4/10
In December, Bucharest has average highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F). December is winter in Romania. The month is fairly dry, with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 8.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Bucharest?
December is not the best time to visit Bucharest (4.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in April and September to October.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (42°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -2°C (29°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
| Rainfall | 50 mm (2.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Cloud cover | 75% |
| Daylight | 8.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.1 km/h |
| vs November | 6°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Bucharest in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Bucharest weather in other months
Jan3°C / -4°C48 mmPoorFeb7°C / -2°C33 mmFairMar12°C / 1°C43 mmGoodApr19°C / 6°C48 mmExcellentMay24°C / 12°C67 mmExcellentJun29°C / 16°C81 mmExcellentJul32°C / 19°C65 mmGoodAug32°C / 19°C47 mmGoodSep27°C / 14°C48 mmExcellentOct19°C / 8°C52 mmExcellentNov12°C / 3°C44 mmGoodDec6°C / -2°C50 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit BucharestJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Sofia6°C · 63 mm
- Chisinau3°C · 43 mm
- Odesa5°C · 44 mm
- Pristina5°C · 74 mm
- Istanbul11°C · 78 mm
- Belgrade6°C · 53 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.