Botoșani County is one of the 41 counties (județe) of Romania. It is located in the North-East development region and is part of the historical region of Moldavia. Botoșani is bordering Ukraine, Moldova, and the other Romanian counties of Suceava and Iași. The namesake city of Botoșani is the largest city and capital of Botoșani County.
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Weather & Climate
Botoșani County features a rolling, agricultural landscape that characterizes the northern reach of the Moldavian Plateau. This position creates a classic, stable continental climate that is often tempered by the region’s higher northern latitude and distance from major mountainous barriers.
In the summer, temperatures across the rolling hills typically range from 24°C to 28°C, providing warm, comfortable conditions for outdoor touring. Transition seasons are generally crisp and mild, with average temperatures of 10°C to 18°C, which are ideal for visiting the county’s historic manor houses, cultural sites, and literary memorial museums.
Regional contrasts are most evident in winter: temperatures typically hover between -3°C and 1°C, with the open, undulating terrain occasionally exposed to chilly seasonal winds. Visitors should plan for frost and potential snowfall when traveling during the winter months, while the warmer summer months are best enjoyed with light clothing, taking full advantage of the region’s peaceful, pastoral vistas.
Things To Do
See the top attractions below or click here for a list of all attractions in Botoșani County.
Cities, Towns & Villages
Botoșani is a city in the northeast of Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia. It is the capital of…
Top Attractions
Zosin Monastery (Mănăstirea Zosin) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery near Bălușeni, about 15 kilometers south of Botoșani. Its buildings are…
The Mihai Eminescu Park (Parcul Mihai Eminescu) is a historic public park in Botoșani, opened in 1869 on the former…
The Botoșani County Museum (Muzeul Județean Botoșani) is the main history museum in Botoșani, housed in the former County Administrative…
1 December 1918 Square (Piața 1 Decembrie 1918) is the historic commercial square at the heart of the old center…
The Central Market (Piața Centrală), also commonly known as Piața Mare, is the main food market in Botoșani, spread across…
The Saint George’s Church (Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe) is a 16th-century Eastern Orthodox church in Botoșani, founded in 1551 by Elena…
Agafton Monastery (Mănăstirea Agafton) is an Eastern Orthodox convent near Curtești, southwest of Botoșani. Founded in the early 18th century,…
Nicolae Iorga Memorial House (Casa Memorială „Nicolae Iorga”) is a museum in Botoșani dedicated to historian and politician Nicolae Iorga,…
The Botoșani Ethnographic Museum (Muzeul de Etnografie Botoșani) is a museum in Botoșani devoted to traditional rural life in Botoșani…
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Tags: Counties in Moldavia
County seat: Botoșani
Development Region: North-East
Population: 392,821
Area: 4,987 sq km
Postal code: 71xxxx
Phone code: +40 (0)231 or +40 (0)331
Car plates: BT





























