Bucharest weather in December
December in Bucharest: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Bucharest · #441 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bucharest climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.8 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bucharest in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Bucharest?
- December in Bucharest: cold, a little rain, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bucharest on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Bucharest in December?
- In December, Bucharest averages a daily high of 7.2°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 44.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bucharest in December?
- Bucharest has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in December.
- Does it snow in Bucharest in December?
- Bucharest sees roughly 4.8 cm of snowfall in December.