Gorj Weather in February

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

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Târgu Jiu Ranca Baia de Fier Novaci-Străini

Considering a trip to Gorj, Romania this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Gorj in February

Gorj, Romania is a region in Romania. February in Gorj generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Ranca to 6°C (43°F) in Târgu Jiu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Târgu Jiu and -6°C (21°F) in Ranca.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gorj, Romania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Târgu Jiu with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Tismana with 71 mm (2.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Gorj in February

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Gorj, Romania?

Temperature range in Gorj (February)

Precipitation variation in Gorj (February)

Târgu Jiu

In February Târgu Jiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Târgu Jiu →

Ranca

In February Ranca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
88 hours
138 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ranca →

Baia de Fier

In February Baia de Fier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baia de Fier →

Novaci-Străini

In February Novaci-Străini generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Novaci-Străini →

Polovragi

In February Polovragi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
88 hours
138 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 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.

In our records: Romania February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Romania in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Romania dropped to -30°C (-22°F) in Moieciu de Jos on February 20, 1985.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Romania was -25°C (-13°F) in Bran on February 19, 1985.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Târgu Jiu 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Ranca 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Baia de Fier 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Novaci-Străini 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Polovragi 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Tismana 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Gorj weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in Gorj, Romania brings poor weather. In Târgu Jiu, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

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

In Târgu Jiu, the average daytime high in February is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -3°C (27°F).

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

Not particularly. Târgu Jiu averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Gorj, Romania.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Gorj, Romania?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Gorj, Romania with often poor weather in Târgu Jiu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Târgu Jiu. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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