SeasonMapRomania in May
May is Romania's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 6 destinations average 85/100, led by Bucharest at 91 — 22°C and 11 rainy days — while Brașov is cooler at 16°C and scores 90.
#5 of 12 months for Romania · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Romania in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucharest | City | 22°C | 65 mm · 11 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Brașov | Trekking hub | 16°C | 85 mm · 13 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Timișoara | City | 21°C | 74 mm · 13 days | 89 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Cluj-Napoca | City | 19°C | 108 mm · 17 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 5 | Mamaia | Beach | 20°C | 37 mm · 8 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 6 | Sibiu | City | 18°C | 133 mm · 17 days | 78 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Romania in May
- Orthodox Easter · Bucharest · 5 Apr – 10 May (usually)
- Junii Brasovului · Brașov · 5 Apr – 10 May (usually)
- Bear watching season · Brașov · 1 May – 30 Sep (usually)
- Cluj Days · Cluj-Napoca · 20 May – 5 Jun (usually)