December · Romania
Best time to visit Bucharest in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bucharest in December
Average temperature 4°C, 46 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bucharest scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bucharest mixes Belle Époque villas, Communist-era landmarks, and a busy Old Town around Lipscani.
December in Bucharest — workable with trade-offs
At 4°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Bucharest — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bucharest in December?
- In December, Bucharest averages 4°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bucharest?
- December earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bucharest in December?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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