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Weather in December in Vâlcea

Planning a getaway to Vâlcea this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Vâlcea in December?

Vâlcea is a region in Romania. December in Vâlcea generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Voineasa at 2°C to cold in Râmnicu Vâlcea at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Râmnicu Vâlcea and -6°C in Voineasa. In many regions in Romania, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Cîinenii Mici with an average of 59 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Horezu with 74 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Horezu usually sees around 60 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Vâlcea, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vâlcea's yearly weather, check out our Vâlcea climate page.

Where to go in Vâlcea in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Vâlcea on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Vâlcea?

Horezu

In December Horezu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Horezu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
1°C 
90 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
60 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
56 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Horezu

Băile Olăneşti

In December Băile Olăneşti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Băile Olăneşti
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
1°C 
90 hours 
65 mm 
11 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
66 mm 
13 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
51 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Băile Olăneşti

Râmnicu Vâlcea

In December Râmnicu Vâlcea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Râmnicu Vâlcea
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
60 mm 
11 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
62 mm 
13 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-5°C 
49 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Râmnicu Vâlcea

Călimăneşti

In December Călimăneşti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Călimăneşti
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
1°C 
90 hours 
62 mm 
11 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
62 mm 
13 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-5°C 
69 hours 
49 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Călimăneşti

Voineasa

In December Voineasa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Voineasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
-1°C 
90 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
60 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-7°C 
69 hours 
56 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Voineasa

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

Is December the best time to visit Vâlcea?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Vâlcea with often poor weather in Horezu.

On average, the best time to visit Vâlcea is in September with generally perfect weather in Horezu. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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