Bușteni is a town in the Prahova Valley in the north of Prahova County, in the historical region of Muntenia.
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Weather & Climate
Nestled at the foot of the dramatic Bucegi Mountains in the scenic Prahova Valley, the popular mountain resort of Bușteni enjoys a refreshing alpine climate.
Summers (July and August) are wonderfully cool and pleasant, averaging 18°C to 21°C, offering a breezy escape from lowland heat, ideal for hiking to the famous Sphinx rock formation or the Caraiman Cross.
Spring and autumn bring crisp, fresh mountain air averaging 7°C to 14°C, perfect for scenic cable car rides.
Winters are cold and snowy, averaging -1°C, transforming this adventure hub and the Kalinderu ski slopes into a cozy winter sanctuary.
| Daily Avg. High | Daily Avg. Low | |
| January | -1°C | -8°C |
| February | 1°C | -7°C |
| March | 5°C | -3°C |
| April | 10°C | 1°C |
| May | 15°C | 5°C |
| June | 19°C | 9°C |
| July | 21°C | 11°C |
| August | 22°C | 11°C |
| September | 17°C | 7°C |
| October | 12°C | 2°C |
| November | 6°C | -2°C |
| December | 1°C | -6°C |
| Monthly Avg. Rainfall | Avg. Number of Rainy Days | |
| January | 38 mm | 9 days |
| February | 35 mm | 9 days |
| March | 44 mm | 8 days |
| April | 70 mm | 11 days |
| May | 118 mm | 16 days |
| June | 142 mm | 17 days |
| July | 122 mm | 15 days |
| August | 88 mm | 11 days |
| September | 65 mm | 7 days |
| October | 52 mm | 6 days |
| November | 46 mm | 7 days |
| December | 42 mm | 9 days |
Things To Do
See the top attractions below or click here for a list of all attractions in Bușteni.
Top Attractions
Babele is a group of unusual mushroom-shaped rock formations on the Bucegi Plateau, close to the Sphinx at around 2,200…
The Sphinx of Bucegi (Sfinxul din Bucegi) is one of the best-known natural landmarks of the Bucegi Mountains, standing on…
The Heroes’ Cross on Mount Caraiman (Crucea Eroilor de pe Muntele Caraiman) is a monumental First World War memorial high…
Caraiman Monastery (Mănăstirea Caraiman) is a modern Orthodox monastery in Bușteni, set in a forest clearing at the foot of…
The Bușteni Town Hall (Primăria Bușteni) occupies a historic former hotel on Bulevardul Libertății in the center of Bușteni. The…
Franco-Romanian House (Casa Româno-Franceză) is a civic and cultural building in central Bușteni, created through the partnership between the town…
The Last Grenade Monument (Monumentul Ultima Grenadă) is a First World War memorial in front of the train station in…
The Aurel Stroe Cultural Center (Centrul Cultural Aurel Stroe) is a cultural venue in central Bușteni, housed on the site…
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (Biserica Nașterea Maicii Domnului), also known as the Royal Church (Biserica…
Cantacuzino Castle (Castelul Cantacuzino) is a grand early 20th-century residence in Bușteni, built for Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, one of the…
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Where To Stay
Population: 8,368
Area: 75 sq km
Elevation: 875 m
Postal code: 105500
Phone code: +40 (0)244 or +40 (0)344
