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Temperature trends in Bucharest

2 weather stations · coverage 1930–2023

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Primary weather station near Bucharest with the most complete temperature record

BUCURESTI BANEASA

Station record

Station id
ROE00108889
Source
NOAA
Record
1930–2023
Years
94
Warmest year
2023 (13.6°C)
Coldest year
1933 (8.91°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.47°C / decade

BUCURESTI BANEASA

1930–2023 · Bucharest, Romania

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First 10 years (1930–1939): 10.89 °C · Last 10 years (2014–2023): 12.45 °C · Gap: +1.55 °C

Annual mean temperatures — NOAA source.

Climate trends at Bucharest (1930–2023)

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, has experienced significant climate changes over the past 94 years. The data from the BUCURESTI BANEASA station highlights a warming trend that is evident in the temperature records. With multiple stations in the region, this page provides a broader context for understanding local climate variations.

Trend Summary

From the first ten years of observation (1930–1939) to the last decade (2014–2023), the mean temperature in Bucharest has risen from 10.89°C to 12.45°C, marking an increase of 1.55°C. This trend reflects a broader pattern of warming, with the recent decade showing a mean temperature of 12.45°C compared to 11.57°C from the prior period (2004–2013), indicating a rise of 0.88°C. The warming trend since 1980 is approximately 1.69°C, with a rate of 0.473°C per decade.

Climate Change Impacts

The increase in temperature is likely to influence the frequency and intensity of heat waves and droughts in the region. As the climate continues to warm, Bucharest may face more extreme weather conditions, affecting both its environment and the well-being of its residents.

Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris

When compared to the national average temperature from 1991 to 2020, which stands at approximately 11.44°C, Bucharest's recent mean temperature of 12.53°C is notably higher. Additionally, Bucharest's temperature is 1.07°C lower than that of Paris, indicating regional climatic differences.

Top-5 Warm Years

  • 2023: 13.57°C
  • 2020: 13.04°C
  • 2019: 12.96°C
  • 2022: 12.95°C
  • 2007: 12.6°C

The record coldest temperature recorded in Bucharest was 8.91°C in 1933, contrasting sharply with the recent warm years.

Explore More

For further details, you can access the raw data in CSV format here or in JSON format here. Additionally, explore the interactive climate map here.

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for Bucharest?
Statistics on this page come from the BUCURESTI BANEASA station, id ROE00108889, NOAA source.
How long is the temperature record in Bucharest?
The record runs from 1930 to 2023 (94 years with data).
How much has Bucharest warmed?
The annual mean changed by +1.55°C from 1930–1939 to 2014–2023 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in Bucharest?
The warmest year in this series is 2023 (annual mean 13.6°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in Bucharest?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.47°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: BUCURESTI BANEASA (NOAA ROE00108889).

Fossil CO₂ emissions (ODIAC) in the grid cell for Bucharest

1° gridded estimate (fossil carbon surface flux integrated over the calendar year, 2000–2023) for the grid cell that contains the city: the plotted value is a surface emission intensity (gC/m²/yr), comparable across regions, not local air CO₂ concentration (wind and mixing are not represented here).

CO₂ page (ODIAC map, Keeling…)

ODIAC 1°×1° grid cell (centre ≈ 44.5°, 26.5°).

All other weather stations near Bucharest

Here is the other station linked to this page near Bucharest, with data that typically span 1962–2025, depending on the site.