When to go · Moldova
Moldova in August
Mixed month. Hot; Independence Day 27 August.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Moldova
- Prices
- Medium
- Moldova
Verdict
Hot; Independence Day 27 August.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Centre and Chișinău · Chișinău, Orheiul Vechi, Cricova, Codriihot
Continental: winters around −3 °C (27 °F) with snow spells, summers 28–32 °C (82–90 °F) and dry; September–October is harvest season.Continental: winters around 27 °F (−3 °C) with snow spells, summers 82–90 °F (28–32 °C) and dry; September–October is harvest season.
- North · Soroca, Bălți, Otacihot
A little cooler; Dniester valley cliffs are green in May–June.
- South and Gagauzia · Comrat, Purcari, Taraclia, Cahulhot
Hottest and driest part; vineyards on the steppe edge.
- Chișinău28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 8 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 8 rain days
- Bălţi26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain days
- Cahul27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 9 rain days
- Comrat30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 8 rain days
- Orhei27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 7 rain days
- Soroca28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 8 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 8 rain days
- Ungheni29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 6 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Independence Day
27 Aug
Holiday with concerts in the Great National Assembly Square.
Limba Noastră (Our Language Day)
31 Aug
Holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Moldova
- Medium
- Prices · Moldova
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Moldova, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 2
May: 3
August: Hot; Independence Day 27 August.
May: Green and warm; Easter 2 May in 2027; Europe Day events.
Moldova: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen