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Vatra Dornei Climate by Month

The temperature in Vatra Dornei can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Vatra Dornei can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -9°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Vatra Dornei is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1045 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 151 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 44 mm over 14 snowy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Vatra Dornei. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Bistrita, Romania (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bistrita, Romania (67 KM, 41 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Vatra Dornei in Romania

During the months of 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 Vatra Dornei?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Vatra Dornei?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Vatra Dornei?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Vatra Dornei?
    June tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Vatra Dornei?
    January is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Vatra Dornei?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 260 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Vatra Dornei

    Sat   Dec 14
    -2°C | -10°C
    W 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    -1°C | -5°C
    W 14 km/h
    2 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight snow

    overcast and chance of slight snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    -1°C | -4°C
    W 18 km/h
    2.6 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow