Weather June 29: heatwave, unexpected storms, and blazing sun in Romania and Moldova

The last days of June bring dramatic weather contrasts in Romania and Moldova. While mornings will start with clear skies and pleasant temperatures, midday will see scorching heat in the south and west, and evenings will bring intense storms in mountainous regions and northern Moldova.

✅ Romania – June 29 forecast

🔹 Morning: Cool air in Transylvania, Maramureș, and Moldova (13-17°C). Bucharest will wake up to 19°C, signalling a hot day ahead.

🔹 Midday: The African heatwave continues in the south and southwest, with highs over 35°C in Oltenia and Muntenia. Banat and Crișana will see 32-34°C, with high humidity increasing discomfort.

🔹 Afternoon and evening: Atmospheric instability grows in mountain areas, Transylvania, and Moldova, bringing:

• torrential showers

• frequent lightning

• isolated hail

• sudden strong winds

🔔 Alerts: Heatwave warnings in the south and southwest; storm warnings in the northeast and mountains.

✅ Moldova – June 29 forecast

🔹 Morning: 16-20°C, partly cloudy🔹 Midday: hot, 30-33°C, especially in Cahul and Comrat🔹 Evening: short storms with thunder likely in the north (Bălți, Edineț).

🌤️ Hottest areas

• Romania: Alexandria, Giurgiu, Turnu Măgurele, Drobeta-Turnu Severin (35-36°C)

• Moldova: Cahul and Comrat (33°C)

🌩️ Storm-prone areas

• Southern and Eastern Carpathians

• Subcarpathian Moldova

• Northern Moldova Republic

💡 Interesting facts about late June weather

✅ Heatwaves intensify due to blocked subtropical air masses over Eastern Europe✅ Summer showers arise from convective instability, being short, violent, and localized✅ June 2025 may become one of the hottest Junes in two decades for Romania and Moldova

💭 Meteorologist opinions

🔹 Elena Mateescu, Romania ANM: “This June confirms the global warming trend, with highs far above normal and tropical nights in the south.”

🔹 Nina Zaharova, Moldova meteorologist: “June ends with classic summer heat and isolated storms, marking an active early summer.”

📝 Public recommendations

• Avoid direct sun exposure 11:00-17:00

• Drink 2-3 litres of water, avoid excess alcohol and coffee

• Never leave children or pets in parked cars

• Seek shelter indoors during storms

🗓️ Conclusion

June 29 marks an extreme summer day, with blazing heat and evening storms. As July approaches, Eastern Europe feels the undeniable effects of climate change and intensifying heatwaves.