Prahova Weather in March

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

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Sinaia Buşteni Ploiesti Azuga

Are you planning a trip a to Prahova, Romania in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Prahova in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Buşteni to 12°C (54°F) in Ploiesti. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Ploiesti and -3°C (27°F) in Buşteni.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ploiesti with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Trăisteni with 65 mm (2.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Prahova 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 Prahova

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Prahova, Romania?

Temperature range in Prahova (March)

Precipitation variation in Prahova (March)

Sinaia

In March Sinaia 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
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sinaia →

Buşteni

In March Buşteni generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Buşteni →

Ploiesti

In March Ploiesti 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
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
138 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ploiesti →

Azuga

In March Azuga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Azuga →

Cheia

In March Cheia 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 snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cheia →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sinaia 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Buşteni 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Ploiesti 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Azuga 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Cheia 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Breaza 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Prahova weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Prahova, Romania typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sinaia average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sinaia peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in March, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Prahova, Romania get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Prahova, Romania during March, with Sinaia averaging close to 64 mm (2.5 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Prahova, Romania?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Prahova, Romania with often poor weather in Sinaia.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Sinaia. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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