When to visit
Romania, month by month
There's no bad time to visit Romania — only different ones. Pick a month and see what the country is like: the weather, what to do and what's on.
Best time for each activity
Filter by what you want to do and see which months work best — from skiing and beaches to wine tastings and the painted monasteries.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & coast | • | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | |||||||
| Skiing | ★ | ★ | • | • | ||||||||
| Mountain hiking | • | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | |||||
| Alpine roads (Transfăgărășan) | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | ||||||||
| Wine tastings | • | • | • | • | • | ★ | ★ | • | • | |||
| Monasteries & culture | • | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | |||
| City breaks | • | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | • | ★ | ★ | • | • | ||
| Delta & birdwatching | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | • | ★ | • | |||||
| Festivals | • | ★ | ★ | ★ | • | • | ||||||
| Thermal spa & wellness | ★ | ★ | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ★ | ★ |
January
WinterThe heart of the Romanian winter: busy ski slopes, cities under snow and living New Year traditions in the northern villages.
See the month →February
WinterThe season's best snow and gentler prices than January. Perfect for skiing and spa.
See the month →March
Early springRomania wakes up: mărțișor charms, the first snowdrops and crowd-free city breaks.
See the month →April
SpringSpring in full: Orthodox Easter, nature bursting and the Delta coming alive.
See the month →May
Late springFor many travellers, May is the perfect month: green everywhere, long days, but still without the summer crowds.
See the month →June
Early summerSummer begins: the coast opens, the mountains are perfect for hiking and the big festivals start.
See the month →July
SummerHigh season: the Transfăgărășan and Transalpina are open, the coast is buzzing and festivals fill the calendar.
See the month →August
SummerThe hottest and liveliest month: a packed coast, spectacular mountains and village festivals across the country.
See the month →September
Early autumnPerhaps the best month for a full tour: perfect weather, fewer tourists and the wine-harvest season.
See the month →October
AutumnThe most photogenic month: the Carpathian forests blaze with colour, and the monasteries and citadels take on a wistful air.
See the month →November
Late autumnThe quiet month: low prices, empty museums and the intimate mood of the Transylvanian cities under fog.
See the month →December
WinterThe festive month: magical Christmas markets, carols in the northern villages and the ski slopes opening.
See the month →