Pip Ivan (Maramureș) Mountain

Mountain peak in Maramureș, Carpathian range

Pip Ivan in Maramureș is a Carpathian peak accessed by ridge trails; hikers come for alpine meadows, long-distance routes and views across traditional villages and forested valleys.

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Pip Ivan (Maramureș) at a Glance#

Address: Pip Ivan (Maramureș), Maramureș County, Romania

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How to Get to Pip Ivan (Maramureș)#

Access to Pip Ivan is usually by car from Baia Mare or Sighetu Marmației; local forestry roads and marked trails lead up from nearby villages. Public transport on mountain routes is limited; many hikers arrange private transfers to trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Pip Ivan (Maramureș)#

  • Prepare for rapidly changing mountain weather-even in summer the route can be wet and cold.
  • Local mountain huts and shepherd shelters provide respite-plan routes that include known stops.
  • Check with county tourist offices in Maramureș for seasonal trail updates and recommended approaches.

Best Time to Visit Pip Ivan (Maramureș)#

Pip Ivan and the surrounding Maramureș mountains are best attempted in the summer months for stable trails and accessible huts.

Summer
June-September · 8-20°C
Best window for hiking, with alpine meadows in bloom and trails usually clear.
Late spring/early autumn
May, October · 2-16°C
Unpredictable weather but fewer visitors; snow can linger on higher ridges into May.

Weather & Climate near Pip Ivan (Maramureș)#

Climate

Pip Ivan (Maramureș)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1308 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -11° - -4° -14° 69 mm overcast 96% 4.1 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -11° - -4° -13° 78 mm overcast 95% 4.0 m/s 0.3 low 10.1h
March Poor -8° - -1° -10° 82 mm overcast 89% 3.7 m/s 0.5 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -4° - 3° -4° 100 mm overcast 81% 3.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Poor 1° - 9° 3° 131 mm overcast 80% 2.8 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Poor 4° - 12° 7° 172 mm overcast 79% 2.8 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Acceptable 6° - 14° 10° 164 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Acceptable 6° - 14° 10° 131 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.4 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 95 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Poor 0° - 6° 0° 86 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.1 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor -5° - 1° -7° 105 mm overcast 91% 3.7 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
December Poor -9° - -3° -12° 95 mm overcast 95% 4.1 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h