Ploieşti climate
Ploieşti (Romania) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 643 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ploieşti climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −523 | −130 | 401.6 | 26 |
| Feb | 541 | −426 | 134 | 341.3 | 21 |
| Mar | 1152 | 033 | 643 | 391.6 | 14 |
| Apr | 1763 | 642 | 1253 | 471.8 | 2 |
| May | 2374 | 1253 | 1763 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1661 | 2271 | 893.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 3187 | 1864 | 2476 | 753.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3187 | 1864 | 2476 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 522.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1864 | 744 | 1254 | 582.3 | 2 |
| Nov | 1051 | 235 | 643 | 421.7 | 10 |
| Dec | 440 | −327 | 133 | 461.8 | 23 |
| Year | 3187 | −523 | 1253 | 64325 | 98 |
“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 | 86% | 74% | 1.4 | 9:08 |
| Feb | 82% | 73% | 2.2 | 10:21 |
| Mar | 74% | 64% | 3.4 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 69% | 59% | 4.8 | 13:26 |
| May | 66% | 58% | 5.9 | 14:49 |
| Jun | 63% | 53% | 6.3 | 15:35 |
| Jul | 58% | 41% | 6.5 | 15:16 |
| Aug | 54% | 36% | 5.8 | 14:03 |
| Sep | 60% | 51% | 4.2 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 72% | 58% | 2.7 | 10:52 |
| Nov | 82% | 70% | 1.5 | 9:28 |
| Dec | 86% | 73% | 1.1 | 8:47 |
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 Ploieşti is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °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 25.5 °C45.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 643 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (89 mm3.5 in), the driest is February (34 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in August to 86% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in July to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 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 16 cm.
Best time to visit Ploieşti
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September. Average highs then reach 23 °C74 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 52 mm2.0 in to 89 mm3.5 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 Ploieşti
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −523 to −3 °C27 °F, about 40 mm1.6 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 1152 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 033 to 12 °C53 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2882 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1661 to 18 °C64 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1051 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 235 to 13 °C55 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ploieşti compares
The nearest larger place is Bucharest, about 58 km to the south. Compared with it, Ploieşti is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (0.7 °C1.2 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 20 places in Romania. By annual mean temperature, Ploieşti is the 9th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 10th 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 Szeged (Hungary, Dfa), Subotica (Serbia, Dfa) and Kecskemét (Hungary, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Bucharest 58 km · 12 °C54 °F · 615 mm24 in
- Climate in Buzău 68 km · 12 °C54 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Climate in Braşov 84 km · 9 °C49 °F · 784 mm31 in
- Climate in Piteşti 91 km · 11 °C52 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Climate in Ruse 123 km · 13 °C55 °F · 607 mm24 in
- Climate in Brăila 158 km · 12 °C54 °F · 509 mm20 in
- Climate in Galaţi 168 km · 12 °C54 °F · 509 mm20 in
- Climate in Sibiu 174 km · 10 °C51 °F · 700 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ploieşti?
July is the warmest month in Ploieşti. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ploieşti?
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 Ploieşti?
June is the wettest month with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 34 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Ploieşti?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September.
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 242 m, while Ploieşti lies at about 161 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.