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PetroÅŸani Climate by Month

Petroşani experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

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 in August to a very cold 1°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -7°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

PetroÅŸani has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1207 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in PetroÅŸani, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 162 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 62 mm over 13 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In PetroÅŸani, 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sibiu, Romania (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sibiu, Romania (74 KM, 46 Miles).

The best time of year to visit PetroÅŸani in Romania

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in PetroÅŸani?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in PetroÅŸani?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in PetroÅŸani?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in PetroÅŸani?
    June tops the wettest month list with 162 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in PetroÅŸani?
    January is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in PetroÅŸani?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for PetroÅŸani

    Fri   Nov 22
    4°C | -5°C
    SE 7 km/h
    38 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet

    Sat   Nov 23
    1°C | -4°C
    NW 7 km/h
    14 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sun   Nov 24
    2°C | -9°C
    N 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain