AI-generatedPloiești at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 601 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 161 m
Climate in Ploiești
Ploiești has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Ploiești is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ploiești
The best time to visit Ploiești is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 68 mm of precipitation.
Ploiești through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ploiești in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Ploiești in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Ploiești in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–24 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Ploiești in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3018:33
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:12–08:10 · evening 17:53–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:12 · evening 18:51–19:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ploiești compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Ploiești in October?
In October, Ploiești is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ploiești.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:30 – 18:33
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Ploiești
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Ploiești: score 88 against 79. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 51 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ploiești month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January4° · 3.0 h
In January, Ploiești is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in January28February7° · 4.1 h
In February, Ploiești is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in February48March12° · 5.2 h
In March, Ploiești is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in March79April18° · 6.4 h
In April, Ploiești is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in April80May23° · 7.7 h
In May, Ploiești is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in May84June27° · 8.6 h
In June, Ploiești is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in June76July29° · 9.3 h
In July, Ploiești is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in July79August29° · 8.8 h
In August, Ploiești is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in August88September24° · 6.9 h
In September, Ploiești is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in September79October17° · 5.0 h
In October, Ploiești is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in October35November10° · 3.2 h
In November, Ploiești is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in November23December5° · 2.5 h
In December, Ploiești is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ploiești.
Ploiești in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ploiești
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 4° | −5° | 3.0 h | 7 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 7° | −4° | 4.1 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 12° | 0° | 5.2 h | 8 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 18° | 5° | 6.4 h | 10 | 56 |
| MayMay | 80 | 23° | 10° | 7.7 h | 11 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 27° | 14° | 8.6 h | 11 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 29° | 15° | 9.3 h | 8 | 58 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 29° | 15° | 8.8 h | 7 | 38 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 24° | 11° | 6.9 h | 7 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 17° | 6° | 5.0 h | 6 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 10° | 1° | 3.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 5° | −3° | 2.5 h | 7 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Ploiești
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ploiești, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ploiești: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ploiești has about 6 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ploiești
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Ploiești
How breezy and how cloudy Ploiești is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ploiești typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Ploiești: variable cloud, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ploiești
How often the day gets hot in Ploiești (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ploiești has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Ploiești
Snow is possible in Ploiești, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ploiești.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
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Ploiești in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ploiești has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Ploiești vs Târgoviște
In October the holiday weather in Ploiești and Târgoviște is about equally good (score 79 vs 75). During the day it is about as warm in Târgoviște as in Ploiești.
| in October | Ploiești | Târgoviște |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Ploiești ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ploiești
When is the best time to visit Ploiești?
The best time to visit Ploiești is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ploiești?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Ploiești?
The wettest month is June with 68 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ploiești get?
Ploiești gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ploiești in?
Ploiești is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ploiești?
A nonstop flight from London to Ploiești takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,080 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ploiești?
Ploiești has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 81, summer holidays 78, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 23.