Romania Weather in December
Christmas markets, festive atmosphere, first snow. Bucharest, Sibiu and Brașov have famous Christmas markets. Skiing starts.
4°C
Average high
-1°C
Average low
40mm
Avg. rainfall
2h
Daily sunshine
What to do in Romania in December
- Skiing: ⭐⭐
- Christmas markets: ⭐⭐⭐
- Castles & history: ⭐⭐
- City breaks: ⭐⭐
💡 Travel tip: Christmas markets in Sibiu and Brașov are among Europe's best. Book early.
Regional differences in December
| Region | Avg. high | Avg. low | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest & Wallachia | 4°C | -1°C | Reference values |
| Transylvania | 1°C | -4°C | Cooler, more rainfall |
| Black Sea Coast | 5°C | 1°C | Milder winters, hot summers |
| Moldavia | 3°C | -3°C | Similar to Bucharest, wetter |
| Mountains (1000m+) | -4°C | -8°C | Much cooler, snow possible |