When to go
The best time to visit Romania is from
May to September.
June is the rainiest month because of afternoon thunderstorms.
In
July and August, it can get hot in inland plains, especially in the south, ie in Wallachia (see Bucharest), so you can choose May, June and September, especially if you don't like the heat.
In May, the country is in bloom, and the temperature is generally pleasant, even though afternoon thunderstorms are already possible.
September is usually a pleasant and quiet month, with little rain; sometimes, warm and sunny weather lasts until October.
The
Black Sea Coast is good for a beach holiday in summer, but in winter, since it has an average temperature close to freezing and can sometimes experience wind and snowfall, it's certainly not a refuge from the cold European winter.
What to pack
In
winter: bring warm clothes, such as a sweater or fleece, a down jacket, a hat, gloves and a scarf, and a raincoat or umbrella.
In
summer: bring light clothes, t-shirts and shorts, but also long pants, a light jacket and a sweatshirt for the evening; an umbrella. Some heavier clothes for the mountains.
Back to the climate of
Romania