Chisinau Weather in August

August feels hot

August is Chisinau's hottest month, tied with July for daytime highs. Expect warm, sunny afternoons and evenings that are easier for a walk. Rain is fairly limited, so you'll usually have good weather for outdoor plans.

Visit the open-air stalls around Piata Centrala or stroll Stefan cel Mare Park in the morning. Save the National Museum of History for the hottest part of the day. If you're heading to Cricova's famous wine cellars, the underground tour is a welcome break from the heat.

If you hate crowds, August can suit you: many locals leave the city for holidays, and visitor numbers are generally quieter than in busier spring and autumn months.

Holidays and city life

Moldova celebrates Independence Day on August 27, with official events in central Chisinau. Limba Noastră, a holiday celebrating the Romanian language, follows on August 31. These can bring concerts and gatherings to the centre, though the programme varies from year to year.

Travelling with kids? A shaded break in Stefan cel Mare Park can make a hot afternoon more manageable.

Crowds and practical tips

August is summer, but it's not the best-value month everywhere. Chisinau is often calmer than during May and September, the city's stronger visiting months, so you may find a more relaxed feel and some lower hotel rates. Don't expect every restaurant or small shop to keep its usual pace; some local businesses take summer breaks.

For a local meal, try placinte, filled pastries sold at bakeries and markets. At Piata Centrala, go in the morning: the stalls are livelier then, and shopping is more comfortable before the afternoon heat sets in.