Bucharest weather in February
Bucharest in February averages 1°C (34°F), 33 mm of rain and 4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Bucharest, February is the third coldest, the driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (34°F)
-4–6°C · 26–43°F
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4 h
hours per day
What is Bucharest like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Bucharest in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -4°C (26°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Bucharest is 2.4°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -1°C (30°F).
February in Bucharest is 4.9°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Bucharest in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 27 minutes in Bucharest, rising about 07:16 and setting about 17:43 local time.
February ends 1 hour 16 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 5 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Bucharest
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Bucharest
What to read before you book.
Bucharest weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 30°F | 40 mm |
| February | 1°C / 34°F | 33 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 42 mm |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 49 mm |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 71 mm |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 82 mm |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 68 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 48 mm |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 62 mm |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 59 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 44 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 47 mm |
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FAQs about Bucharest in February
February climate averages for Bucharest, 1991–2020.
Bucharest averages 1°C (34°F) in February, ranging from about -4°C (26°F) at night to 6°C (43°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 33 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 1°C (34°F) against 6°C (43°F) in March — 4.9°C cooler.
February is 2.4°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 27 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours 32 minutes in June and 8 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:16 and sunset about 17:43 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 16 minutes longer than it starts.
