Poiana Ruscă Mountains

Mountains Carpathian subrange with forested peaks and ridges

The Poiana Ruscă Mountains in western Romania offer forested ridges, rural villages and trails for day hikes; visitors come for quiet mountain walks and encounters with local mountain life.

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Poiana Ruscă Mountains
Poiana Ruscă Mountains, Romania
45.6833, 22.5000

Best Time to Visit Poiana Ruscă Mountains #

Best late spring through early autumn for hiking and outdoor access; winters are cold and snowy in the mountains.

Summer (best for hiking)
June-August · ~10-25°C
Warmer, drier conditions at lower elevations and the most reliable season for trails and alpine meadows.
Spring/Autumn (shoulder)
May and September-October · ~5-15°C
Cooler conditions with spring runoff or autumn colours; weather can change quickly in the mountains.
Winter
December-February · Below freezing to ~5°C
Cold with snow likely at higher elevations; winter mountaineering and snow conditions can be hazardous.

Weather & Climate near Poiana Ruscă Mountains #

Climate

Poiana Ruscă Mountains's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (849 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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