Moldova
Country · Europe, Eastern Europe
Moldova is a country in Eastern Europe with a population of about 2.4 million and an area of 33,844 square kilometers. Its capital is Chișinău, and it offers travellers a variety of cultural and historical sights.
Highlights
The site covers 8 top sights. In the capital of Chișinău, visitors can see the Stephen the Great Monument, the House-Museum of Alexander Pushkin, and the Chișinău Water Tower. Other notable sights across the country include the wine cellars of Mileștii Mici and Cricova, the historical site of Old Orhei, Tighina Fortress, and the Eiffel Bridge in Ungheni.
Food and drink
Traditional dishes and beverages to try include Mămăligă, Cozonac, and Negru de Purcari.
When to go
Weather figures reflect the climate at the capital, Chișinău. Winters are cold, with daily highs around 1 °C to 3 °C and lows dropping to -5 °C from December to February. Spring and autumn bring moderate temperatures, with daily highs reaching 15 °C in April and October. Summer months are the warmest, with July and August experiencing daily highs of 26 °C to 27 °C and lows around 17 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with slightly higher precipitation in June at 65 mm on about 12 days.
Practical notes
Moldova uses the Moldovan leu currency and Romanian is spoken. The country operates on UTC+02:00 time, uses plugs C and F with a voltage of 220.0, and driving is on the right side of the road.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Moldova
- Mămăligă
- Cozonac
- Negru de Purcari
Top sights in Moldova
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 30 | 32 | 38 | 47 | 65 | 62 | 52 | 47 | 39 | 39 | 36 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Chișinău (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Curchi Monastery
- Căpriana monastery
- Orhei National Park