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Bucharest in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bucharest in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Bucharest in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
February could be a good time to visit Bucharest, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +41°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in February. However, expect about 2 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 16 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
11 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bucharest has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Bucharest in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bucharest for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +39°F.

Is Bucharest warm or cold in February?

Bucharest is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +36°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°F to +27°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Bucharest, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bucharest in February

Bucharest weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+36°F+41°F+52°F
Min. temperature
-15°F-11°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+75°F+79°F
Rainfall
9 mm11 mm30 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
87%81%72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
7811
Cloudy days
201716
Rainy days
113
Snowy days
321

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +36°F to +41°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 11 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 7 to 8.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Bucharest in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bucharest is gradually increasing during February, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Bucharest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 25% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bucharest wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Bucharest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

February is one of the snowiest months in Bucharest.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Bucharest?

This is the weather in Bucharest in February 2023:
1 February
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+45°F
2 February
☀️
+42°F
3 February
☀️
+48°F
4 February
☀️
+46°F
5 February
☀️
+52°F
6 February
☀️
+50°F
7 February
☀️
+48°F
8 February
☀️
+48°F
9 February
☀️
+52°F
10 February
☀️
+55°F
11 February
☀️
+59°F
12 February
☀️
+47°F
13 February
☀️
+45°F
14 February
☀️
+46°F
15 February
☀️
+54°F
16 February
☀️
+59°F
17 February
☀️
+58°F
18 February
☀️
+57°F
19 February
☀️
+63°F
20 February
☀️
+50°F
21 February
☀️
+58°F
22 February
☀️
+54°F
23 February
☀️
+53°F
24 February
☀️
+53°F
25 February
☀️
+55°F
26 February
☀️
+52°F
27 February
☀️
+47°F
28 February
🌧️
+40°F
In February 2023 Bucharest had 27 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bucharest climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bucharest in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2012 (+30°F) and the highest in 2002 (+59°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bucharest in February:

Is February a good time to visit Bucharest?

It’s always a good time to visit Bucharest, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bucharest in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bucharest rainy in February?

Bucharest is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Bucharest in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bucharest in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Romania

Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.

Monthly weather in Bucharest

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bucharest, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.