Month guide · Bucharest · Romania
Bucharest in November
What November is really like in Bucharest: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mihai Petre, CC BY-SA 3.0 ro
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.5 hours of daylight. Cool and grey, with the Christmas market opening late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Bucharest: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (18°C (64°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:49
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September, golden October and cool, grey November; the cultural season starts again.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 3) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Bucharest, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Garden · Calea Victoriei and Revolution Square
Cișmigiu Gardens
Rent a rowing boat on a summer afternoon; it is a classic Bucharest pastime.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · Dorobanți and Floreasca
Arcul de Triumf
Bucharest's granite triumphal arch, completed in its present form in 1936, commemorates Romania's independence and the soldiers of the First World War.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Palace · Mogoșoaia
Mogoșoaia Palace
Go on a weekday morning; the grounds fill with families and wedding photographers at weekends.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Couples
- Outdoors
- History
Nature · Văcărești
Văcărești Nature Park
A wetland of reeds, ponds and birdlife that grew on the site of an abandoned communist-era reservoir in the south of the city, protected as an urban nature park since 2016.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 2°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Bucharest?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and grey, with the Christmas market opening late in the month.
+How warm is Bucharest in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bucharest in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.