Chisinau's winters are cold, with temperatures often below freezing point, but occasionally rising above 12°C in January. Spring is a gradual warming period, with March and April bringing average temperatures of around 4°C and 8°C respectively. Summer months of June to August see warm days with highs reaching up to 35°C, while autumn brings a return to cooler temperatures, with September and October averaging around 15°C and 9°C.