Craiova climate
Craiova (Romania) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 674 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Craiova climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −523 | −130 | 441.7 | 27 |
| Feb | 642 | −326 | 134 | 401.6 | 21 |
| Mar | 1254 | 134 | 744 | 471.8 | 12 |
| Apr | 1865 | 644 | 1254 | 481.9 | 1 |
| May | 2475 | 1254 | 1864 | 753.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1661 | 2272 | 843.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 1865 | 2577 | 712.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 1865 | 2577 | 502.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2678 | 1356 | 1967 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1865 | 745 | 1355 | 592.3 | 1 |
| Nov | 1151 | 236 | 644 | 502.0 | 9 |
| Dec | 440 | −327 | 133 | 522.0 | 24 |
| Year | 3289 | −523 | 1254 | 67427 | 95 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88% | 71% | 1.4 | 9:12 |
| Feb | 84% | 71% | 2.2 | 10:23 |
| Mar | 75% | 64% | 3.5 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 70% | 61% | 4.8 | 13:24 |
| May | 69% | 62% | 5.8 | 14:46 |
| Jun | 65% | 52% | 6.5 | 15:30 |
| Jul | 58% | 41% | 6.5 | 15:12 |
| Aug | 55% | 39% | 5.7 | 14:01 |
| Sep | 59% | 54% | 4.2 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 72% | 58% | 2.7 | 10:54 |
| Nov | 84% | 72% | 1.5 | 9:32 |
| Dec | 88% | 72% | 1.2 | 8:52 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Craiova is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 3 °C37 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.9 °C46.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 674 mm27 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (84 mm3.3 in), the driest is February (40 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in August to 88% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in July to 9 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 15 cm.
Best time to visit Craiova
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 48 mm1.9 in to 84 mm3.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Craiova
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 6 °C42 °F, lows −523 to −3 °C27 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1254 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 134 to 12 °C54 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2882 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1661 to 18 °C65 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1151 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 236 to 13 °C56 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Craiova compares
The nearest larger place is Bucharest, about 184 km to the east. Compared with it, Craiova has practically the same average temperature. It receives 10% more precipitation (674 mm27 in vs 615 mm24 in). The difference is largest in January (0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 20 places in Romania. By annual mean temperature, Craiova is the 2nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 8th wettest. See all of them on the Romania climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Belgrade (Serbia, Dfa), Novi Sad (Serbia, Dfa) and Ruse (Bulgaria, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Piteşti 103 km · 11 °C52 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Climate in Sibiu 167 km · 10 °C51 °F · 700 mm28 in
- Climate in Ruse 180 km · 13 °C55 °F · 607 mm24 in
- Climate in Bucharest 184 km · 12 °C54 °F · 615 mm24 in
- Climate in Sofia 184 km · 12 °C53 °F · 705 mm28 in
- Climate in Niš 188 km · 13 °C55 °F · 704 mm28 in
- Climate in Ploieşti 189 km · 12 °C53 °F · 643 mm25 in
- Climate in Braşov 205 km · 9 °C49 °F · 784 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Craiova?
August is the warmest month in Craiova. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Craiova?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Craiova?
June is the wettest month with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Craiova?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 205 m, while Craiova lies at about 105 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.