Great Synagogue (Bucharest)

Tips for Visiting Great Synagogue (Bucharest) #

Check opening hours and contact the local Jewish community or a museum in advance-many historic synagogues in Bucharest have restricted visiting hours and guided tours are the most reliable way to gain access.
Avoid trying to visit during Shabbat and Jewish holidays when services are held and tourist access is usually limited; plan weekday visits or join organized tours for interior access.
If you want to learn more context, pair the visit with time at nearby Jewish heritage sites and museums in Bucharest to understand the building's history, since interpretive material at the synagogue itself can be limited.

Best Time to Visit Great Synagogue (Bucharest) #

For fewer crowds, visit on weekday mornings or in the spring/ autumn shoulder seasons rather than summer weekends or major Jewish holidays.

Shoulder seasons (fewer tourists)

March-May, September-November · 5-20°C (outside)

Generally fewer tourists in the city and weekdays are the quietest times to tour the synagogue.

Peak summer tourism

June-August · 18-32°C (outside)

Bucharest's tourist season can bring larger visitor numbers and busier weekends at indoor cultural sites.

Winter

December-February · -5-5°C (outside)

Chillier weather outside; indoor visits are often quieter except around major religious holidays.

Weather & Climate near Great Synagogue (Bucharest) #

Climate

Great Synagogue (Bucharest)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (603 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 64 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

-24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 5°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

0° – 11°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 18°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

10° – 23°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 84 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 27°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 29°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

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