February · Romania
Best time to visit Bucharest in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bucharest in February
Average temperature 5°C, 13 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Bucharest scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 13 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bucharest mixes Belle Époque villas, Communist-era landmarks, and a busy Old Town around Lipscani.
February in Bucharest — reliably good (9th best month)
February averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bucharest in February?
- In February, Bucharest averages 5°C, 13 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Bucharest?
- February earns a 7.4/10 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 February?
- Expect about 13 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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