May through October, the days are generally warm with cool evenings. Romania experiences the changes of seasons in all their glory, and also in their occasional gloom. For example, October brings a display of colorful autumn foliage, but it can also be quite cold and rainy. Most rain falls in the autumn and in the spring.

Temperatures in the lower-lying inland areas remain below freezing throughout the winter months, with temperatures ranging from -15 to 20 degrees. In the winter, the air is swept with frosty winds and snow carpets most of the country.

Summer supplies abundant sunshine. The hottest months are July and August. In the mountains, temperatures are cooler during the summer and the air stays moist year round as fog, mist, and drizzle are commonplace. Along the coast, summers are pleasant and winters are mild.