Bucharest
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bucharest month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bucharest are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and June the wettest (about 75 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | -3.4 | 44 | 5.5 |
| February | 7.9 | -1.2 | 31 | 6.4 |
| March | 12.4 | 1.9 | 52 | 7.8 |
| April | 17.8 | 6.6 | 60 | 9.7 |
| May | 22.0 | 11.6 | 71 | 11.1 |
| June | 27.5 | 17.1 | 75 | 12.8 |
| July | 30.1 | 19.0 | 63 | 13.4 |
| August | 30.5 | 19.2 | 32 | 12.4 |
| September | 25.3 | 14.2 | 33 | 10.6 |
| October | 18.3 | 8.4 | 59 | 7.8 |
| November | 11.3 | 3.8 | 62 | 5.1 |
| December | 6.3 | -0.3 | 49 | 4.4 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1459
First mentioned as the 'Citadel of București' in 1459, it became the residence of the ruler of Wallachia, Voivode Vlad the Impaler.
- Documented history · 1698
Bucharest finally became the permanent location of the Wallachian court after 1698, starting with the reign of Constantin Brâncoveanu.
- Documented history · 1821
The 1821 Wallachian uprising initiated by Tudor Vladimirescu led to the end of the Phanariotes' rule in Bucharest.
- Documented history · 1813
In 1813–14 the city was hit by the Caragea's plague.
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- What to Visit in Bucharest – Attractions, Landmarks & Hidden Gems
- Is Bucharest Worth Visiting? Top 10 Reasons to Visit (2026)
- 21 Top Things to Do in Bucharest in 2026 - Romania Experience
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- City of Bucharest - Romania capital city, visitor Information
- Bucharest.ro – Your Essential Guide to Romania’s Capital
- Things to Do in Bucharest — Complete Guide 2026 - Salut Bucuresti
- Wikidata structured records for Bucharest
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01 · OverviewBucharest, in brief
Bucharest serves as the capital and largest city of Romania. Standing on the River Dâmbovița in the south-eastern portion of the country, the metropolis functions as an enclave completely surrounded by Ilfov County.
What are the geographical and landscape features of the capital?
The city proper covers a total area of 240 square kilometers, or 93 square miles. Beyond the city limits, the greater metropolitan area spans 1,811 square kilometers, which equals 699 square miles. Historically, the local landscape was shaped by the Dâmbovița River, which was massively channelled in 1883 to put a stop to previously endemic floods, such as the destructive flooding recorded in 1865.
How does the regional setting relate to historical development?
Positioned within the Muntenia region as its capital and political center, Bucharest is situated at latitude 44.43225 and longitude 26.10626 in the Europe/Bucharest timezone. The city experienced significant physical transformation over the centuries. During the late 19th century, urban development expanded dramatically, introducing infrastructure that included the canalization of the river. Later eras of planning under the Socialist Republic of Romania and Nicolae Ceaușescu further altered the urban landscape through massive rebuilding programs and the construction of new districts dominated by tower blocks, alongside the creation of the Civic Centre and the Palace of the Parliament. Natural events have also impacted the terrain and built environment, including a major earthquake on 4 March 1977 centered in Vrancea about 135 kilometers away, as well as a devastating fire on 23 March 1847 that consumed about 2,000 buildings and destroyed a third of the city.
For further geographical and administrative records regarding the Bucharest municipality, official details are maintained through geographic databases such as the GeoNames record for Bucharest.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bucharest
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bucharest located and what are its coordinates?
Bucharest is situated in Romania at geographic coordinates 44.4323, 26.1063 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bucharest?
Bucharest has a recorded population of approximately 1,877,155 and observes the Europe/Bucharest time zone (RON).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bucharest?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bucharest include ro, hu, rom, and the circulating currency is RON.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bucharest?
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