Moldova Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Chișinău, Tiraspol, Bălți, Bender, and Rîbnița
This month in numbers
June 2026 saw Moldova experience an average temperature of 21.2°C, marking an anomaly of +2.1°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline and ranking as the 18th warmest June in 86 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
Looking at the broader picture, the April–June 2026 period in Moldova recorded an average temperature of 15.36°C, which is +0.5°C above the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking as the 38th warmest such period on record. This places Moldova at 219th out of 234 regions globally for its 3-month anomaly, indicating a relatively cooler trend compared to many other parts of the world. In contrast, the global land temperature for April–June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What’s driving change?
Moldova experienced a significant heatwave towards the end of June, with meteorologists issuing Yellow, Orange, and even Red Code warnings. Temperatures were forecast to exceed 40°C in some southern districts and the capital, Chișinău, with overnight temperatures remaining above 20°C, characteristic of tropical nights. This heatwave was part of a larger pattern across Europe, where a powerful heat dome brought extreme temperatures, breaking records in many countries. Prior to this, Moldova also faced a series of severe rainfall events and flash floods between late May and mid-June 2026. These floods affected numerous districts, causing damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land, with over 1,000 people directly affected. The country is also grappling with ongoing drought conditions, with soil drought affecting up to 30% of late-season crops by the end of June.
Looking ahead
The evolving climate patterns suggest that Moldova may continue to experience a mix of extreme heat and localized heavy rainfall events in the coming months.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Moldova
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Moldova – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Moldova
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Moldova. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (9.2°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 26.3°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Jan (+4.2°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Moldova
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Moldova changing?
Moldova is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Moldova come from?
Climate data for Moldova comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Moldova climate data cover?
The Moldova climate profile covers Chișinău, Tiraspol, Bălți, Bender and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Moldova
How often is the Moldova climate update refreshed?
The Moldova climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.