Climate and best seasons to visit Romania. Actual weather forecast

The continental climate is prevalent in Romania. As a result, the country is warm enough in summer, while in winter it is cold and it snows a lot. The shortest season in Romania is spring. Summer also comes early enough and is characterized by warm and sunny weather. On average, the sun shines in summer for around 10 hours, whereas in the winter, a sunny day does not exceed 2-3 hours. Precipitation does not fall more than 630 millimeters per year and about 350 millimeters of precipitation falls on the Black Sea coast every year. The mean annual temperature is 8°C and in the southern regions it is 11°C. The warmest month in Romania is considered to be August, with the average air temperature rising to 24°C. The coldest month in the country is January, with an average temperature of -6°C.

Humidity in the country depends directly on the season and varies from 60 to 92%. The maximum humidity is observed in January and the minimum in August. Autumn in the country is very gloomy, as the sky is covered by rain clouds. There are often strong gust of wind that pervade. In September, the air temperature can still reach 25°C. With the onset of October, the temperature falls sharply and the long rainy season begins. Already by the end of October, snow falls in some parts of the country, and by November, snow covers nearly the entire territory, except for the southernmost regions of the country. The average temperature in autumn is 9-10°C.

Winter in Romania is quite cold and snowy, so within 3 months a lot of precipitation is recorded. On the southern coast of the country, the temperature is 2°C. In the regions of the Carpathian Mountains, the situation is different; winter here is more severe. There are short-term temperature reductions to about 25°C. In March, the weather conditions are not too different from the winter weather. Only during the second week of April does the weather become warmer; the temperature in some regions rises to 10°C. At night, there are still likely to be frosts. Rains are possible in the beginning and in the middle of spring and already in May, precipitation rarely falls. The temperature during this time rises to 16°C. The average summer temperature in the country is 22°C. The weather is mostly sunny and clear, and short-term precipitation is possible at the end of June. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The most popular area of tourism in Romania is a ski holiday. The ski season begins in the Carpathians in mid-December and ends in mid-March. It is worth noting that the trails here are designed for experienced extremists, and for beginners, so you can come to the ski resorts in winter, even with children. The peak of the tourist influx is recorded during the New Year and Christmas holidays, when the country’s territory is enveloped by the pre-holiday fuss, and the cities are arrayed in charming bright decorations. The desire to look at mysterious castles related to Count Dracula is a popular reason to visit Romania. The idol of the treacherous vampire Vlad Tepes has left his footprints in most modern cities of Romania. It is best you come for excursions from around early May and until mid-October. You can cut down on expenses by arriving in the country in April, in October or in winter.

In the summer, beach vacation is popular on the Black Sea coast. Here you will come across sanatoriums, holiday homes, campsites, hotels and hostels, as well as infrastructure for comfortable living and entertainment. The peak of the beach season falls in August, but you can economize a little in the middle and end of September. Lovers of Bird watching often come to Romania in May. At this time in the delta of the Danube, there is a congestion of a huge number of birds arriving home from warm countries. Fans of ecotourism can come to the country at any time of the year depending on their preferences. Recently, gastronomic tours are gaining popularity in Romania. In Bucharest and other large cities, there are delightful restaurants where you can taste any dishes from the list of national cuisine. You can cut down a bit on the gastronomy in November and in March.

It is worth trying the delicious young Romanian wine in late November. There is a magnificent balneological resort on the territory of Romania, in Maramures, which hosts guests from the beginning of summer until the end of September. Also, if you want to get closer acquainted with the local color, as well as traditions, it makes sense to plan your trip to coincide with any of the national holidays or festivals. In early June, an incredible fair is held near Bran Castle. At the fair, local shepherds choose wives for themselves. In August, days of the Middle Ages are celebrated, in which any Tourist can be a part of. In early September throughout the country, fairs are organized, where you can buy souvenirs.