Vâlcea Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vâlcea, Romania in May.

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Horezu Băile Olăneşti Râmnicu Vâlcea Călimăneşti

Thinking about venturing to Vâlcea, Romania this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Vâlcea in May

Vâlcea, Romania is a region in Romania. May in Vâlcea generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Voineasa at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Râmnicu Vâlcea at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Râmnicu Vâlcea and 7°C (45°F) in Voineasa.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Râmnicu Vâlcea with an average of 108 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Voineasa with 169 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Horezu sees close to 205 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Vâlcea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vâlcea — and find the best time to visit. (based on Horezu)

January3°C (37°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vâlcea in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vâlcea.

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 Vâlcea

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Vâlcea, Romania?

Temperature range in Vâlcea (May)

Precipitation variation in Vâlcea (May)

Horezu

In May Horezu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Horezu →

Băile Olăneşti

In May Băile Olăneşti generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Băile Olăneşti →

Râmnicu Vâlcea

In May Râmnicu Vâlcea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Călimăneşti

In May Călimăneşti generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Voineasa

In May Voineasa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vâlcea in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Horezu 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Băile Olăneşti 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Râmnicu Vâlcea 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Călimăneşti 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Voineasa 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Băile Govora 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

Vâlcea weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vâlcea, Romania in May?

In May, Vâlcea, Romania generally has pleasant weather conditions. Horezu sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Vâlcea, Romania in May?

Daytime temperatures in Horezu peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Vâlcea, Romania get a lot of rain in May?

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Vâlcea, Romania. Average rainfall in Horezu sits around 137 mm (5.4 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Vâlcea, Romania?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Horezu, May might be a good time to visit Vâlcea, Romania. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Horezu. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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