Chișinău Weather History
Moldova · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Chișinău sits 5233km from the equator, 80m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 39.1°C, set 2007-07-19, its record low -25.6°C, set 2006-01-23.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chișinău
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Chișinău?
The highest temperature in this record for Chișinău is 39.1°C, measured on 2007-07-19. That is a recorded daily value from Chișinău's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chișinău?
The lowest temperature in this record for Chișinău is -25.6°C, measured on 2006-01-23. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Chișinău get a year?
Chișinău averages 547mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 94 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Chișinău?
On 1985-06-18, 85.3mm fell on Chișinău, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Chișinău get a year?
Chișinău averages 2992 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.2 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Chișinău?
Across the summer months Chișinău averages a daytime high near 26.7°C, while winter nights average -3.4°C. The seasons here are set from Chișinău's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Chișinău?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Chișinău is 45 km/h, on 1981-11-03. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
