Gorj weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Gorj this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gorj in May?
Gorj is a region in Romania. May in Gorj generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Ranca at 17°C to pleasant in Târgu Jiu at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Târgu Jiu and 7°C in Ranca.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Târgu Jiu with an average of 89 mm to heavy rainfall in Ranca with 161 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gorj in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gorj climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gorj?
Târgu Jiu
In May Târgu Jiu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ranca
In May Ranca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Baia de Fier
In May Baia de Fier generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Novaci-Străini
In May Novaci-Străini generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Polovragi
In May Polovragi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gorj, in Romania.
Is May the best time to visit Gorj?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gorj. Typically, the climate in Târgu Jiu is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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