Geography of Romania
Geography of Romania: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Romania
Bulgaria is 183 mi to the south-west, Istanbul Airport is 256 mi to the south-east, Istanbul is 278 mi to the south-east and Hagia Sophia is 278 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 44°25′36.5″N 26°6′9″E (44.4268, 26.1025)
Quick facts about Romania
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 44°25′36.5″N 26°6′9″E (44.4268, 26.1025) |
| Capital | Bucharest |
| Population | 19.000.000 |
| Area | 92.046 sq mi |
| ISO code | RO |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | ROU |
| Currency | Romanian leu (RON) |
| Languages | Romanian |
| Calling code | +40 |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest |
| Local time | 7:00 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Romania is a country in Europe. Romania is a country in Europe with its capital at Bucharest. It has a population of about 19 million. The capital is Bucharest.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Romania with partly cloudy. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 77°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Romania is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.
The closest major airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), about 256 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is 2.9°F above the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Romania today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Romania month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 28° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 29° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 38° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 46° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 53° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 86° | 65° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 68° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 89° | 68° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 60° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 48° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 39° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 34° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Romania?
Romania is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 44.4268, 26.1025. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Romania right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 52% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Romania?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Romania, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Romania in?
Romania observes Europe/Bucharest (UTC+03:00). The local time is 7:00 AM.
How many people live in Romania?
Romania has a population of approximately 19 million.
What is the nearest airport to Romania?
The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 256 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
