Month guide · Bucharest · Romania
Bucharest in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Bucharest. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm and settled, one of the best months to visit, with the classical music season starting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Bucharest: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 3) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- George Enescu International Festival (September, in odd-numbered years)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Văcărești
Văcărești Nature Park
Bring binoculars and visit early in the morning, when birds are most active.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Free
Architecture · Unirii and the Parliament
Palace of the Parliament
Begun under Nicolae Ceaușescu in the 1980s after a large area of the old city was demolished, this marble colossus is one of the largest administrative buildings in the world.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Architecture · Calea Victoriei and Revolution Square
Romanian Athenaeum
The best way inside is to attend a concert; tickets are often inexpensive compared with Western Europe.
- 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
Bucharest's historic merchant quarter is named after Lipscani street, where traders once sold goods from Leipzig.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 12°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Bucharest?
One of the best months to visit Bucharest, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Bucharest?
It is one of the best months to visit Bucharest. Warm and settled, one of the best months to visit, with the classical music season starting.
+How warm is Bucharest in September?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bucharest in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.