Gorj Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gorj, Romania in December.

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Târgu Jiu Ranca Baia de Fier Novaci-Străini

Planning a trip to Gorj, Romania this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gorj in December

Gorj, Romania is a region in Romania. December in Gorj generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Ranca at 2°C (36°F) and cold in Târgu Jiu at 5°C (41°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Târgu Jiu and -5°C (23°F) in Ranca.

To explore the conditions in Gorj, Romania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Baia de Fier with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Tismana with 83 mm (3.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Gorj in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gorj

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Gorj, Romania?

Temperature range in Gorj (December)

Precipitation variation in Gorj (December)

Târgu Jiu

In December Târgu Jiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Târgu Jiu →

Ranca

In December Ranca generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
60 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ranca →

Baia de Fier

In December Baia de Fier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baia de Fier →

Novaci-Străini

In December Novaci-Străini generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Novaci-Străini →

Polovragi

In December Polovragi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
60 hours
69 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Polovragi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gorj, in Romania.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gorj in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Târgu Jiu 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Ranca 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Baia de Fier 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Novaci-Străini 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Polovragi 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Tismana 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Gorj weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gorj, Romania in December?

Expect poor weather across Gorj, Romania in December. The popular destination of Târgu Jiu averages 5°C (41°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Gorj, Romania in December?

Târgu Jiu averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

Does Gorj, Romania get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Gorj, Romania during December, with Târgu Jiu averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Gorj, Romania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Târgu Jiu, December may not be the ideal time to visit Gorj, Romania.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Târgu Jiu. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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