Bucharest Weather in May
Romania · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low12°C (53°F)
Rainfall67 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 8.8/10
Bucharest in May sees daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), dropping to about 12°C (53°F) at night. May is spring in Romania. The month is moderately rainy, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 13 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Bucharest?
May is a good time to visit Bucharest (8.8/10), though April and September to October are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Cloud cover | 60% |
| Daylight | 14.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.5 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 19 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Bucharest in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← AprilBest time to visit BucharestJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Sofia21°C · 80 mm
- Chisinau23°C · 58 mm
- Odesa21°C · 44 mm
- Pristina20°C · 79 mm
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm
- Belgrade23°C · 83 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.