Best time to visit Romania
Outside its searing high summer, Romania has natural wonders for any season![]()
Romania scorches in summer, especially in the southern and eastern low lands, with the beach often the best place to be during July and August. May can be rainy - but it's also when twitchers start to flock to the Danube Delta. In April, trees and wildflowers blossom are complemented by beautiful Easter celebrations. September is the best time to visit Romania for autumn colour, plus an explosion of mushrooms - and days still long and warm. January and February are great for winter activities, whether snow sports or slower explorations of pristine white wilderness.
Romania, month by month
Our Romania Holidays
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing
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£1479 to £1649
8 days
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Romania holiday, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From
£1475 to £1595
11 days
ex flights
Transylvania cycling holiday in Romania
Cycle through the beauty and mystery of Transylvania
From
£1699 to £1879
9 days
inc UK flights
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From
£1045
7 days
ex flights
Transylvania holiday, Dracula tours in Romania
Follow the steps of Harker in search of count Dracula
From
€1159
7 days
ex flights
Transylvania winter walking & snowshoeing holiday
Wander through the mountains and forests of wintery Transylvania
From
£1299
8 days
inc UK flights
Romania Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
-6
1
41
FEB
-3
4
39
MAR
0
11
39
APR
6
18
46
MAY
11
24
70
JUN
14
27
77
JUL
16
29
58
AUG
15
29
59
SEP
11
25
44
OCT
6
18
32
NOV
2
10
51
DEC
-3
4
45
Our top Romania Holiday
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing
From
£1479 to £1649
8 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 1 Oct
2023: 29 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2022: 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 1 Oct
2023: 29 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
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Anne Smellie of our supplier Volunteering With Bears at the Libearty sanctuary shares some ideas on the best time to visit Romania: “In the summer it can get very hot, so spring and autumn are probably the best times to come. In the spring the flowers are amazing and it is usually warm. The colour of the trees in autumn takes your breath away - it is definitely the country I would chose to go to for the autumn. And if you come in the cooler months it would be a crime not to have one of the amazing soups!”
Count Tibor Kalnoky of our supplier Transylvania Holiday Accommodation reveals his best time to visit Romania:
"Every season is so special here. But if you want to be more on your own, come in November and March and explore our medieval heritage. Or come in winter to follow the tracks of wild animals in the snow - bear, wolf, lynx, boar and deer."
Festivals & events in Romania
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Easter
Easter is celebrated with wonderful traditions. A week before Easter Sunday, Romanians decorate churches with flowers while bearing willow branches (symbols of fertility). Great Thursday is when the dead supposedly return for Easter with loved ones, reputedly waiting on roofs - so outdoor bonfires are lit to warm their souls. Colourful Easter eggs are painted, while special Easter dishes include lamb stew with green onion and sweet pasca cake.
More about Romania
Prowl through our Romania travel guide and you'll discover there's much more to Transylvania and the surrounding regions than you might have first thought...
Find out how to make the most of your time in Romania with our interactive map, plus sample travel times and suggestions on what to see and do...
From intricately woven carpets, to karst mountains and UNESCO listed wooden churches, this is one country that won't leave you short of holiday activities...
The Carpathian Mountains are one of Europe’s most significant mountain chains, and yet the karst valleys, primeval forests and isolated villages remain locked in relative obscurity.
Navigating Romania’s roads as they cross the Carpathians from one historic region to the next is easy with route notes, local maps and overnight stays at locally owned guesthouses.
Joining an expert tracking guide is the best way to undertake bear watching holidays in Romania.
The eight UNESCO-listed painted churches of Romania are all nestled in the northeast of the country, surrounding the city of Suceava.
Romania has an array of activities to suit the whole gang. Fairytale castles, Halloween frights, hiking, biking and horse-drawn carts - and that's just Transylvania...
With health and safety advice, suggestions from tour leaders (and a real life Count!) and tips from our holiday reviews, this is your one stop shop for travel advice in Romania...
Treading lightly is best when it comes to holidays in Romania - one of Europe's poorer countries, but with huge riches when it comes to wildlife and habitats...
