Bucharest weather in May
May in Bucharest: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Bucharest · #35 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bucharest climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bucharest in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bucharest?
- May in Bucharest: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Bucharest on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Bucharest in May?
- In May, Bucharest averages a daily high of 22.4°C and a low of 11.4°C, with about 65.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bucharest in May?
- Bucharest has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.