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Chisinau Weather in August

Chisinau in August

The short of it: Chisinau in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 38 mm · daylight 14 h 12 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

August in Chisinau brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 12 min in mid-August, 79 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Chisinau runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Codru, 5 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Chisinau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 16 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 12 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CodruChișinău Municipality5 km SW28°17°39 mm
DurleştiChișinău Municipality7 km W28°17°39 mm
IaloveniIaloveni9 km SW28°17°37 mm
StăuceniChișinău Municipality10 km N28°16°39 mm
VatraChișinău Municipality12 km NW28°17°38 mm
SîngeraChișinău Municipality13 km SE29°17°38 mm
CiorescuChișinău Municipality14 km N29°16°38 mm
CricovaChișinău Municipality14 km N28°16°39 mm

The Almanac · Chisinau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Chisinau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°38 mm10 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦✦
February4°-3°30 mm12 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
March9°1°32 mm13 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April17°6°35 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°12°48 mm10 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
June27°16°61 mm10 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July29°18°54 mm9 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
August29°17°38 mm8 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°12°43 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°7°37 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°39 mm10 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦✦
December3°-2°37 mm10 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chisinau in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chisinau in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chisinau?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Chisinau in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 12 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 32 min in December to 15 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Chisinau in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chisinau in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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