Although Moldova is a landlocked country, the Black Sea influences its climate providing overall sunny, moderately continental weather. Winters are mild to chilly and generally dry, with average temperatures around the 25°F mark, while the long summers are pleasantly warm to hot with averages around 68 to 70°F. Long, dry spells intersperse between days of rain with the northern region the wettest and the south the driest. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are common in early summer and October, with cloudbursts often causing flash floods and erosion.

With regards to temperature and monthly rainfall, Moldova is split into three regions, northern, central and southern. In the hottest months of July and August, daytime highs reach 81°F in the central area, 78°F in the north and 79°F in the south. Winter daytime highs in January and February in the north sit around freezing or below, and are slightly warmer in the central and southern regions. Rainfall rarely averages more than three inches a month even in the northern region. Air masses from the Atlantic Ocean contribute to the high humidity during the summer, while cold, arctic blasts from Siberia cause dramatic changes to the winter weather.

Best Time to Visit Moldova

The best time to visit Moldova depends on your choice of activities. If you’re an outdoor fan, spring and early summer are perfect for walking, hiking and trekking the wildernesses or exploring the cities. May through August is a popular time although early May can revert to semi-wintry conditions with low temperatures and occasional snow. The spring thaw happens fast and the land becomes covered with wildflowers and birds for mating season. Accommodations in Moldova are surprisingly expensive for most of the year, but deals can be found in the winter.