Moldova Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Moldova?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Moldova depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Moldova
Moldova is best visited during the summer months, from June to August, when you can enjoy warm and sunny weather throughout the country. However, even in the summer, rain is not unavoidable, so it is advisable to stock up on an umbrella or rain cover. Long days encourage all forms of active recreation (walks, bicycle escapades). Without worrying about the aura, it is also possible to organize touring excursions combined with sightseeing and hiking in Moldova's vineyards.
Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October), is also a good time to travel to Moldova. There is no heat and crowds of tourists, so we can count on a more intimate holiday. It's warm and sunny, and nature in its spring or autumn setting makes sightseeing and recreation more enjoyable.
The winter months, from November to March, are outside the tourist season. When traveling during this period, expect more cloud cover, falling temperatures and the occurrence of snowfall, which can make a visit somewhat difficult.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 4 cities).
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Chișinău (Kishinev) (°F)
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Season and weather by month
April - May
Apr | May |
The spring months bring sunshine and an increase in temperatures to 16°C - 20°C, but nights remain a few degrees cooler. Rainfall may occur, but it is not as frequent and intense.
Spring is a good time for those wishing to skip the peak heat and peak tourist season. Both warm, sunny days and awakening nature encourage people to spend time actively.
Holidays and observances in Moldova
- 05 May 2024 - Orthodox Easter Sunday
- 06 May 2024 - Orthodox Easter Monday
- 09 May 2024 - Victory Day
- 13 May 2024 - Easter of Blajini
- 20 Apr 2025 - Orthodox Easter Sunday
- 21 Apr 2025 - Orthodox Easter Monday
- 28 Apr 2025 - Easter of Blajini
- 01 May 2025 - Labour Day
June - August
Jun | Jul | Aug |
Peak tourist season and the best time to travel to Moldova. Hotels, campgrounds and campsites are filling up. The sun is in the sky about 9-10 hours a day, and temperatures oscillate between 20°C and 25°C. Often there are hot days reaching 30°C, however, on such warm days also rainfall is not unavoidable, occurring in the form of brief downpours and thunderstorms. The weather guarantees ideal conditions for those wishing to engage in active recreation (walking, cycling). It is also conducive to sightseeing in cities, as well as hiking in Moldova's vineyards. In summer, it is worth visiting the country's largest vineyards and wineries (Milestii Mici, Cricova, Vinaria Purcari), combining this with a tasting of local liquors.
Holidays and observances in Moldova
- 01 Jun 2024 - Children's Day
- 27 Aug 2024 - Independence Day
- 31 Aug 2024 - National Language Day
September - October
Sep | Oct |
September is cheerful, with temperatures dropping only slightly (to 22°C), and you can still count on plenty of sunshine. Beginning in October, the weather starts to cool down and become more cloudy. Although the weather is not ideal it is still a good time to visit Moldova. Nature adopting autumn colors delights with colors, guaranteeing an intimate rest away from the hustle and bustle of tourism.
In September and October, you can take part in wine harvests and local wine-related festivals, including the "Wine Festival" in Chisinau.
November - March
Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
The coldest months of the year, being the off-season for tourists. This is not the best time to travel to Moldova. The end of November may already bring the first snowfalls and frosts. Cloudy and cold days become more frequent, with temperatures often dropping below 0°C. It gets foggy and gloomy. Increased rain or snowfall can hamper transportation, smaller roads are impassable. Some tourist attractions (museums, galleries) may be temporarily closed.
Holidays and observances in Moldova
- 25 Dec 2024 - Christmas Day
- 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
- 07 Jan 2025 - Orthodox Christmas Day
- 08 Jan 2025 - Orthodox Christmas Holiday
- 08 Mar 2025 - International Women's Day
Chișinău
Sunday 5 May
Humidity
42%Cloud cover
0%Wind speed
5.3 mphChance of rain
0%Chișinău
Monday 6 May
Humidity
54%Cloud cover
20%Wind speed
11.9 mphChance of rain
13%Chișinău
Tuesday 7 May
Humidity
66%Cloud cover
72%Wind speed
7.1 mphChance of rain
48%Chișinău
Wednesday 8 MayHumidity
60%Cloud cover
97%Wind speed
13.7 mphChance of rain
48%Chișinău
Thursday 9 MayHumidity
47%Cloud cover
82%Wind speed
10.9 mphChance of rain
26%Climate and Average Weather in Moldova
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.
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