Gorj Weather in July

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

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Târgu Jiu Ranca Baia de Fier Novaci-Străini

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

What to Expect in Gorj in July

Gorj, Romania is a region in Romania. July in Gorj generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Ranca to 28°C (82°F) in Târgu Jiu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Târgu Jiu and 12°C (54°F) in Ranca.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Târgu Jiu with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Ranca with 157 mm (6.2 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Gorj in July

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

Temperature range in Gorj (July)

Precipitation variation in Gorj (July)

Târgu Jiu

In July Târgu Jiu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Târgu Jiu →

Ranca

In July Ranca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
246 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ranca →

Baia de Fier

In July Baia de Fier generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Baia de Fier →

Novaci-Străini

In July Novaci-Străini generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Novaci-Străini →

Polovragi

In July Polovragi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
246 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Polovragi →

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

In our records: Romania July extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Romania reached 44°C (111°F) in Craiova on July 24, 2007.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Târgu Jiu 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Ranca 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Baia de Fier 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Novaci-Străini 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Polovragi 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Tismana 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Gorj weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Gorj, Romania in July. The popular destination of Târgu Jiu averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Târgu Jiu, the average daytime high in July is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Gorj, Romania get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in Gorj, Romania. Târgu Jiu averages only about 73 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Gorj, Romania?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Gorj, Romania with overall perfect weather in Târgu Jiu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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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