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Bucharest in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bucharest in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bucharest, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Bucharest in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Bucharest in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 73 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bucharest has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Bucharest in May

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

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +81°F.

Is Bucharest warm or cold in May?

Bucharest is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Bucharest:

Climate in Bucharest in May

Bucharest weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+63°F+73°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+34°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+93°F+104°F
Rainfall
61 mm73 mm85 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%68%69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
10109
Cloudy days
532
Rainy days
13119
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +73°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 61 mm to 73 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bucharest is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Bucharest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Bucharest, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bucharest wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Bucharest?

This is the weather in Bucharest in May 2023:
1 May
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+71°F
2 May
☀️
+72°F
3 May
☀️
+69°F
4 May
🌧️
+60°F
5 May
☀️
+68°F
6 May
☀️
+71°F
7 May
☀️
+73°F
8 May
🌧️
+57°F
9 May
☀️
+57°F
10 May
☀️
+62°F
11 May
☀️
+65°F
12 May
☀️
+61°F
13 May
☀️
+66°F
14 May
☀️
+73°F
15 May
☀️
+74°F
16 May
☀️
+78°F
17 May
☀️
+70°F
18 May
☀️
+73°F
19 May
☀️
+79°F
20 May
☀️
+78°F
21 May
☀️
+78°F
22 May
☀️
+76°F
23 May
☀️
+77°F
24 May
☀️
+81°F
25 May
☀️
+80°F
26 May
☀️
+78°F
27 May
☀️
+78°F
28 May
☀️
+74°F
29 May
☀️
+77°F
30 May
☀️
+81°F
31 May
☀️
+81°F
In May 2023 Bucharest had 29 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+57°F) and the highest in 2023 (+68°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 303 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1417 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bucharest in May:

Is May a good time to visit Bucharest?

May is a really good time to go to Bucharest. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bucharest.

Can you sunbathe in Bucharest in May?

May is warm in Bucharest. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Bucharest rainy in May?

Bucharest is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bucharest in May?

The amount of sunny days in Bucharest during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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, 2023.

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.