May weather forecastBucharest, Romania

A water fountain in front of the Palace of Parliament, one of the most prominent buildings in the world, in Bucharest, RomaniaA water fountain in front of the Palace of Parliament, one of the most prominent buildings in the world, in Bucharest, Romania

May

Weather in May

May witnesses a full swing into spring with a massive leap in temperature averages. The atmosphere starts to get muggy with a notable rise in relative humidity, making evenings warmer. Rainfall is at its peak for the first half of the year with a significant 70mm (2.76") precipitation. The city flourishes under the amicable weather conditions, illustrating why May is considered one of the most beautiful months to visit Bucharest.

Temperature

In Bucharest, the average high-temperature in May increases from a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) in April to a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F). May presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures in Bucharest, with the average low-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Bucharest, in May, during 6 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72 rainfall days, and 595mm (23.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bucharest, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Bucharest, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:19. On the last day of May, in Bucharest, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 20:52 EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bucharest is 7.9h.

UV index

In Bucharest, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Bucharest experiences an average high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and a low-temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

In Bucharest, Romania, in May, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average day length in Bucharest, Romania, is 14h and 48min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:19. On the last day of the month, in Bucharest, Romania, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 20:52 EEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bucharest, Romania, is 7.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bucharest is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Bucharest, Romania

  • Average high temperature in May: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.5°C).

Average humidity in May
Bucharest, Romania

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Bucharest, Romania

  • Average rainfall in May: 70mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (32mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bucharest, Romania

  • Average rainfall days in May: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and October (5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bucharest, Romania

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (137mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bucharest, Romania

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average UV index in May
Bucharest, Romania

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).