Suceava
Gateway to Bukovina's painted monasteries, with a medieval fortress and an open-air village museum.
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What Suceava is like
Suceava was once the capital of Moldavia and is now the gateway to Bukovina, a green region of rolling hills, wooden farmhouses and monasteries whose outer walls are covered in centuries-old paintings.
Don't miss
- 01Seat FortressThe ruined citadel of Stephen the Great on a hill above the city.
- 02Bukovina Village MuseumAn open-air museum of old wooden houses and a church.
- 03Monastery of St John the NewIts painted Church of St George is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 04Painted monasteriesHumor, Moldovița and Sucevița, covered in frescoes inside and out.
Where to stay
- SuceavaCity hotels near the centre.
- Gura HumoruluiA small town among the monasteries.
Worth knowing
Suceava was the capital of the principality of Moldavia from the late 14th century until 1565.
Voroneț Monastery: the 'Sistine Chapel of the East'
Photo: Dstefanescu · Public domain
A small monastery church covered outside in frescoes, famous for its deep 'Voroneț blue'.
Direct flights to Suceava from the UK
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| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Wizz Air | Oct, Mar to Sep | 1,280 mi | Fares → |
| Luton | Wizz Air | All year | 1,219 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Suceava by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | -6° | 5 |
| February | 3° | -5° | 6 |
| March | 8° | -1° | 7 |
| April | 15° | 4° | 8 |
| May | 21° | 9° | 10 |
| June | 24° | 13° | 10 |
| July | 26° | 14° | 10 |
| August | 26° | 14° | 7 |
| September | 20° | 10° | 7 |
| October | 14° | 5° | 6 |
| November | 8° | 0° | 6 |
| December | 2° | -4° | 6 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Suceava). 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.