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When is the best time to visit Chisinau?
In general the best time to visit Chisinau is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in August and it has 12 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Chisinau in different months
This is the average weather in Chisinau for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 52 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 51 mm in April.
Climate in Chisinau
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Chisinau for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +68°F | +77°F | +88°F | +95°F | +100°F | +102°F | +102°F | +100°F | +90°F | +79°F | +63°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°F | +37°F | +48°F | +61°F | +72°F | +79°F | +82°F | +82°F | +72°F | +61°F | +46°F | +37°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -13°F | -9°F | 0°F | +21°F | +34°F | +45°F | +50°F | +45°F | +34°F | +21°F | +9°F | -9°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 85 | 81 | 75 | 69 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 9 | 22 | 51 | 54 | 78 | 62 | 50 | 47 | 37 | 26 | 16 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 25 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 18 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Chisinau during the whole year:
The hottest month in Chisinau is August with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +23°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Chisinau looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Chisinau is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Chisinau during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 50 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 14 rainy days and 78 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Chisinau during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 8 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chisinau:
What is the hottest month in Chisinau?
The hottest month in Chisinau is August with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Chisinau?
The coldest month in Chisinau is January with minimum temperatures of +23°F.
Is Chisinau worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Chisinau could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Chisinau?
if you're looking to visit Chisinau when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 7 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Chisinau
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chisinau, 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.