Bacău
A Moldavian city at the foot of the Carpathians, handy for the Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake.
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What Bacău is like
Bacău is a working city in Moldavia rather than a sightseeing stop, but it sits at the foot of the Eastern Carpathians, close to some of Romania's most dramatic mountain scenery.
Don't miss
- 01Precista Mare ChurchA stone church founded by Stephen the Great in 1491.
- 02Victor Anestin ObservatoryThe city's observatory, with a planetarium.
- 03Cancicov ParkA green space in the centre.
- 04Bicaz GorgesA road squeezed between towering limestone walls, a day trip away.
Where to stay
- City centreNear the main square.
- Slănic MoldovaA small spa resort in the hills, about an hour away.
Worth knowing
Bacău's Precista Mare Church was founded by Stephen the Great, Moldavia's best-known ruler, in 1491.
Red Lake: a lake of drowned tree stumps
Photo: Laurap (talk · contribs) · Public domain
A mountain lake formed by a landslide in 1837, with tree stumps still poking out of the water.
Direct flights to Bacău from the UK
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Weather in Bacău by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -6° | 6 |
| February | 4° | -4° | 6 |
| March | 10° | -0° | 6 |
| April | 17° | 5° | 8 |
| May | 23° | 10° | 10 |
| June | 27° | 14° | 10 |
| July | 29° | 15° | 9 |
| August | 28° | 15° | 7 |
| September | 23° | 10° | 6 |
| October | 16° | 5° | 6 |
| November | 9° | 1° | 6 |
| December | 3° | -4° | 7 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Bacău). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Romania travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.