Bucharest
Capital of Romania
Bucharest is the capital city of Romania and has a population of about 1.7 million as of 2021. Visitors come to see major landmarks such as the Palace of the Parliament, the Arcul de Triumf, and the Romanian Athenaeum.
What to see
The city features significant architectural sights, including the Palace of the Parliament and the Arcul de Triumf. Visitors also frequently explore the Romanian Athenaeum. Beyond these, the city offers several other points of interest, such as the Bucharest Old Town, the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, and the National Museum of Art of Romania. Religious and historical sites like the Antim Monastery, Curtea Veche, Curtea Veche Church, the Great Synagogue, and the Kretzulescu Church are also present. Additionally, travelers can visit Cotroceni Palace or explore collections at the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, the National History Museum of Romania, and the National Military Museum.
When to go
Bucharest experiences distinct seasons. Summers are warm, with daily highs reaching 28 °C in July and August. These months have moderate rainfall. Spring and autumn are milder, with temperatures in May and September reaching highs of 22 °C and 23 °C respectively. Winters are cold, with average daily lows dropping to -4 °C in January and February, accompanied by moderate precipitation.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, located 10 kilometers away.
Top sights in Bucharest
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 78 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 35 | 42 | 51 | 61 | 78 | 68 | 54 | 54 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bucharest (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Antim Monastery
- Bucharest Old Town
- Cotroceni Palace
- Curtea Veche
- Curtea Veche Church
- Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum
- Great Synagogue
- Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
- Kretzulescu Church
- National History Museum of Romania
- National Military Museum
- National Museum of Art of Romania
- National Museum of Contemporary Art
- National Museum of Romanian Aviation
- National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
- Revolution Square, Bucharest
- Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
- Stavropoleos Monastery
- Victory Square, Bucharest