Chișinău Water Tower
The Chișinău Water Tower is an eclecticism-style water tower and museum in Moldova. It is recognized as both an architectural and historical monument of the country and is one of the most looked-up sights in Moldova.
Planning a visit
The weather in Chișinău varies by season. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 27 °C and 26 °C. The coldest period is in January, when temperatures can drop to -5 °C. June is the wettest month with about 68 mm of rain, while August has the fewest rainy days at about 6.
The tower is located 1 km from the capital, Chișinău. Chișinău International Airport (RMO) is 13 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the tower with nearby sites such as the Stephen the Great Monument, which is 0.9 km away, or the House-Museum of Alexander Pushkin, located 1.8 km away. Other regional sights like Mileștii Mici, Cricova, and Old Orhei are also within a 34 km radius.
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 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 36 | 32 | 34 | 41 | 49 | 68 | 65 | 54 | 50 | 40 | 41 | 38 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
