The Four Seasons

Spring (April–May): Sea of Blossoms and Awakening

Spring is beautiful but unpredictable. In the valleys, fruit trees bloom, the meadows of Transylvania transform into a sea of wildflowers, and the storks return. Temperatures: 10–22°C in the lowlands, still snow in the mountains. Ideal for cultural trips (fewer tourists than in summer) and bird watching in the Danube Delta (breeding season).

Summer (June–August): The Peak Season

The best time for most visitors. Temperatures from 25–35°C in the lowlands, pleasant 18–25°C in Transylvania and the mountains. Peak season on the Black Sea coast (Mamaia, Vama Veche) and in the Carpathians (hiking). In Bucharest, it can become unbearably hot — the city empties in August. The mountains offer welcome freshness. Folk festivals and markets take place everywhere.

Autumn (September–October): The Golden Season

The insider tip for traveling in Romania. The forests of the Carpathians glow in gold and red, the grape harvest begins, the air is clear, and the tourists are gone. September is ideal for Transylvania (15–25°C), October for the wine regions and Bukovina. Bear watching is particularly promising in autumn, as the animals prepare for winter.

Winter (November–March): Silence and Snow

Romania's winter is cold but atmospheric. In the Carpathians, there is plenty of snow — ski resorts like Poiana Brașov, Sinaia, and Straja offer affordable winter sports. The Christmas markets in Sibiu and Brașov are atmospheric and not overcrowded. In Maramureș and Bukovina, traditional winter customs reach their peak: mask parades, Colinde (Christmas carols), and slaughter feasts.