Weather in May in Vâlcea
Thinking about venturing to Vâlcea 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 Vâlcea in May?
Vâlcea 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 to pleasant in Râmnicu Vâlcea at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Râmnicu Vâlcea and 7°C in Voineasa.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vâlcea, 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 to heavy rainfall in Voineasa with 169 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Horezu enjoys close to 205 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Vâlcea climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Vâlcea?
Horezu
In May Horezu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Băile Olăneşti
In May Băile Olăneşti generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Râmnicu Vâlcea
In May Râmnicu Vâlcea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Călimăneşti
In May Călimăneşti generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Voineasa
In May Voineasa 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vâlcea, in Romania.
Is May the best time to visit Vâlcea?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Horezu, May might be a good time to visit Vâlcea. 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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