Poiana Ruscă Mountains

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° – 1°

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

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 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

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 9°

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

5° – 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

8° – 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

6° – 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

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 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

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

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° – 0°

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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