Petroşani Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Petroşani is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in August to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) in August to -7°C (19°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Petroşani has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1207 mm (48 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Petroşani bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 62 mm (2.4 in) over 13 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Petroşani Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Petroşani, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Petroşani.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year