Gorj Weather in March

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

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Târgu Jiu Ranca Baia de Fier Novaci-Străini

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

What to Expect in Gorj in March

Gorj, Romania is a region in Romania. March in Gorj generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Ranca to 12°C (54°F) in Târgu Jiu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Târgu Jiu and -2°C (28°F) in Ranca.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Târgu Jiu with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Ranca with 81 mm (3.2 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Gorj in March

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

Temperature range in Gorj (March)

Precipitation variation in Gorj (March)

Târgu Jiu

In March Târgu Jiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Târgu Jiu →

Ranca

In March Ranca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
138 hours
159 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ranca →

Baia de Fier

In March Baia de Fier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Baia de Fier →

Novaci-Străini

In March Novaci-Străini generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Novaci-Străini →

Polovragi

In March Polovragi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
138 hours
159 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Polovragi →

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

In our records: Romania March extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Romania brought 314 mm (12 in) in Oradea on March 26, 1994.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Târgu Jiu 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Ranca 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Baia de Fier 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Novaci-Străini 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Polovragi 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Tismana 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Gorj weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Gorj, Romania in March. The popular destination of Târgu Jiu averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

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

In Târgu Jiu, the average daytime high in March is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Gorj, Romania during March, with Târgu Jiu averaging close to 69 mm (2.7 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Gorj, Romania?

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

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Târgu Jiu. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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