Month guide · Bucharest · Romania
Bucharest in February
What February is really like in Bucharest: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Still cold and grey, with low hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Bucharest: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:16
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:44
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold with snow and icy winds, festive December markets and the lowest prices of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is April at 3) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Bucharest, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Dorobanți and Floreasca
Primăverii Palace
The Ceaușescu family's private residence in the Primăverii district shows how the dictator lived: an indoor pool lined with mosaics, gilded bathrooms, a private cinema and rooms full of gifts, preserved much as they were in 1989.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Experience · Balotești
Therme București
Book online and go on a weekday; weekends get very busy.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Couples
Architecture · Calea Victoriei and Revolution Square
Romanian Athenaeum
Opened in 1888, the domed concert hall with its Ionic portico is home to the George Enescu Philharmonic.
- Time needed
- 1 hour, or an evening concert
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Couples
- After dark
- Art
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Neighbourhood · Old Town
Old Town and Lipscani
Explore in the morning when the lanes are quiet, then return at night for the very different atmosphere.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -3°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Bucharest?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Bucharest in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Bucharest?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold and grey, with low hotel prices.
+How warm is Bucharest in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bucharest in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.