Craiova weather in May (Dolj, Romania)

What can you expect from the weather in Craiova during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Craiova the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Craiova in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Craiova climate page with graphs.

 

Craiova, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 232 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lom, Bulgaria (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in Romania in May

Find out more about the weather in Romania in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Craiova in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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