Climate guide for Constanța, Romania

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About Constanța

Constanța's old town holds a Roman mosaic floor, the Archaeological Museum and the seafront art nouveau casino, with Mamaia's resort strip immediately north. The port city works as a base for the Danube Delta and for the vineyards and villages of Dobrogea. June to September is beach season, with the warmest water in July and August; spring and autumn suit city sightseeing and birdwatching around the lagoons.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are July, August, June: July peaks at 9.9/10, while November drops to 2.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack
26°C and 38 mm of rain shape a typical July here. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Book early for July, the busiest stretch; June is the value window at 9.4/10.

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When to visit Constanța: the short answer

The best time to visit Constanța is July, followed by August, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 26°C with 38 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.1/10.

Across the year Constanța swings from 5°C in January to 26°C in August, a 21-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 20 mm in February to 81 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Constanța is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 7.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (26°C). Coolest: January (5°C). Driest: February (20 mm). Wettest: November (81 mm).

Constanța month by month

January in Constanța — off-season conditions

Hardest · 2.9/10

January averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 daylight hours.

It scores 2.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

Flexible dates? July scores 7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Constanța — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.2/10

February averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 daylight hours.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

Flexible dates? July scores 6.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Constanța — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.3/10

Expect 7°C (44°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Constanța — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Constanța — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.8/10

April averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Constanța — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Constanța — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

June in Constanța — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.4/10

June averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 daylight hours.

A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Constanța (3rd of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July: the best month of the year in Constanța

Best window · 9.9/10

July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Constanța at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August is one of the strongest months in Constanța (2nd)

Best window · 9.6/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Constanța at 9.6/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9.9/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September in Constanța — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

With 22°C (71°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Constanța — 2 points higher on the same scale.

October in Constanța: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

October averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 daylight hours.

It scores 5.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? July scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Constanța — off-season conditions

Hardest · 2/10

November averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? July scores 7.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Constanța — off-season conditions

Hardest · 2.5/10

Expect 7°C (45°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Constanța — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Constanța, Romania?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Constanța are July, August, June. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Constanța year-round?
Constanța has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 5°C in January to 26°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.0 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Constanța?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Constanța are November (2.0/10), December (2.5/10), January (2.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Constanța?
November is the wettest month in Constanța, averaging about 81 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 20 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Constanța?
July sees the most sun in Constanța, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Constanța a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Constanța is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Constanța calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Constanța: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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