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Moldavia & Bucovina Weather
Painted monasteries, rolling hills and cultural heritage
Moldavia and Bucovina in north-eastern Romania have a temperate-continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. More rainfall than the west, creating lush green landscapes.
Best time to visit
May–September for comfortable sightseeing. Late May for the green countryside at its most beautiful.
Worth knowing
January–February (heavy snow, difficult roads to monasteries). November–March is off-season.
Monthly average temperatures
Jan
-3°
Feb
-2°
Mar
4°
Apr
11°
May
17°
Jun
21°
Jul
23°
Aug
23°
Sep
18°
Oct
12°
Nov
5°
Dec
-1°
Top attractions & activities
Highlights
- Voroneț Monastery (the "Sistine Chapel of the East")
- Sucevița Monastery
- Moldovița Monastery
- Iași — cultural capital
- Putna Monastery
- Traditional pottery villages
Activities
- Painted monasteries
- History & culture
- Hiking
- Rural tourism
- Wine tasting