If you plan to visit Bucharest in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +5°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 5 snowy days in the month and around 16 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-24°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
11 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
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 +21°C during the day to a minimum of -7°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +5°C.
Is Bucharest warm or cold in February?
Bucharest is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +2°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -4°C to -3°C.
Pack a sweater 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.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+2°C
+5°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
-26°C
-24°C
-17°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+24°C
+26°C
Rainfall
11 mm
11 mm
30 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
87%
81%
72%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
7
9
Cloudy days
15
12
9
Rainy days
3
4
9
Snowy days
7
5
4
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +2°C to +5°C during the day.The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 11 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 81%.Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Bucharest in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 5 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 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 9 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Bucharest is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
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 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Bucharest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.
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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+6°C
2 February
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+6°C
3 February
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+8°C
4 February
🌧️
+5°C
5 February
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+1°C
6 February
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+1°C
7 February
☀️
+1°C
8 February
☀️
+1°C
9 February
☀️
+1°C
10 February
☀️
+2°C
11 February
🌫️
+4°C
12 February
🌫️
+7°C
13 February
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+7°C
14 February
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+9°C
15 February
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+10°C
16 February
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+11°C
17 February
🌫️
+12°C
18 February
☁️
+15°C
19 February
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+17°C
20 February
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+10°C
21 February
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+19°C
22 February
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+13°C
23 February
☁️
+8°C
24 February
☀️
+8°C
25 February
🌫️
+12°C
26 February
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+21°C
27 February
☁️
+9°C
28 February
☁️
+5°C
In February 2023 Bucharest had 14 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Bucharest climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Bucharest in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2023 (+20°C). 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 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.
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.