Wallachia & Bucharest Weather
Vibrant capital, palaces and Prahova Valley ski resorts
Wallachia has the most extreme continental climate in Romania — very hot summers (30–38°C in Bucharest) and cold winters (-5°C average). The Prahova Valley provides mountain contrast just 100km from the capital.
Monthly average temperatures
Top attractions & activities
Highlights
- Bucharest Palace of Parliament (world's heaviest building)
- Peleș Castle
- Sinaia ski resort
- Bucharest's Old Town
- Snagov Monastery (Vlad the Impaler's tomb)
Activities
- City breaks
- Nightlife
- Skiing
- Culture & history
- Day trips
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Frequently asked questions
What is the climate like in Wallachia?
Wallachia (southern Romania, including Bucharest) has the most extreme continental climate in Romania: very hot summers (30–35°C) and cold winters (-2 to 3°C). It's relatively dry, with rainfall concentrated in late spring and early summer.
What is Wallachia best known for weather-wise?
Wallachia experiences Romania's highest summer temperatures — Bucharest regularly reaches 35°C+ in July and August, with occasional heat waves above 40°C. Winters bring cold snaps and occasional heavy snowfall.
When should I visit Wallachia and Bucharest?
April–June and September–October offer the most pleasant conditions: 18–26°C, manageable crowds, and beautiful spring or autumn scenery. Avoid July–August if you're heat-sensitive — Bucharest can be sweltering.
What are the best things to do in Wallachia?
Explore Bucharest's vibrant city centre and palaces, visit the Transfăgărășan road in the Carpathian foothills (open July–October), discover the monasteries of Oltenia, and enjoy the thermal baths of Băile Herculane.