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Ploiesti weather in May (Prahova, Romania)

What kind of weather does May bring to Ploiesti? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Ploiesti experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Ploiesti in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 246 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Ploiesti. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ploiesti, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 246 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Bucharest, Romania (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Romania in May

Find out more about the weather in Romania and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ploiesti, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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