AI-generatedRâmnicu Vâlcea at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 756 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 237 m
Climate in Râmnicu Vâlcea
Râmnicu Vâlcea has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Râmnicu Vâlcea is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Râmnicu Vâlcea
The best time to visit Râmnicu Vâlcea is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 97 mm of precipitation.
Râmnicu Vâlcea through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Râmnicu Vâlcea in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Râmnicu Vâlcea in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–24 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Râmnicu Vâlcea in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
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
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:3718:40
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 07:18–08:17 · evening 18:00–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:18 · evening 18:58–19:09
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 Râmnicu Vâlcea compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° 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 | 21° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Râmnicu Vâlcea in October?
In October, Râmnicu Vâlcea is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:37 – 18:40
- 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
- 55 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
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 Râmnicu Vâlcea
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Râmnicu Vâlcea (score 81 and 85). In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 58 mmbetter | 68 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Râmnicu Vâlcea month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January5° · 2.9 h
In January, Râmnicu Vâlcea is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in January27February7° · 3.9 h
In February, Râmnicu Vâlcea is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in February49March13° · 5.1 h
In March, Râmnicu Vâlcea is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in March78April19° · 6.2 h
In April, Râmnicu Vâlcea is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in April76May24° · 7.5 h
In May, Râmnicu Vâlcea is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in May78June27° · 8.7 h
In June, Râmnicu Vâlcea is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in June70July30° · 9.3 h
In July, Râmnicu Vâlcea is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in July73August30° · 8.8 h
In August, Râmnicu Vâlcea is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in August85September24° · 6.7 h
In September, Râmnicu Vâlcea is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in September81October18° · 5.0 h
In October, Râmnicu Vâlcea is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in October38November11° · 3.2 h
In November, Râmnicu Vâlcea is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in November22December6° · 2.3 h
In December, Râmnicu Vâlcea is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Râmnicu Vâlcea in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Râmnicu Vâlcea
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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 | 22 | 5° | −4° | 2.9 h | 8 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 7° | −2° | 3.9 h | 7 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 13° | 2° | 5.1 h | 9 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 19° | 7° | 6.2 h | 10 | 65 |
| MayMay | 76 | 24° | 11° | 7.5 h | 13 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 27° | 15° | 8.7 h | 13 | 97 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 30° | 17° | 9.3 h | 10 | 78 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 30° | 17° | 8.8 h | 9 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 24° | 12° | 6.7 h | 7 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 18° | 7° | 5.0 h | 7 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 11° | 3° | 3.2 h | 8 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 6° | −2° | 2.3 h | 8 | 51 |
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
45.10° N, 24.37° E · 237 m · Europe/Bucharest
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Râmnicu Vâlcea
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Râmnicu Vâlcea, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Râmnicu Vâlcea: 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, Râmnicu Vâlcea has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Râmnicu Vâlcea
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Râmnicu Vâlcea
How breezy and how cloudy Râmnicu Vâlcea 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea 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 55 % of the sky over Râmnicu Vâlcea: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Râmnicu Vâlcea
How often the day gets hot in Râmnicu Vâlcea (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, Râmnicu Vâlcea has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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
Snow in Râmnicu Vâlcea
Snow is possible in Râmnicu Vâlcea, 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea.
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.
Planning a trip to Râmnicu Vâlcea
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Râmnicu Vâlcea 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.
Râmnicu Vâlcea has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,960 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.
Good to know: Romania
- Currency
- Romanian Leu (RON)
- Language
- Romanian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +40
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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In October Râmnicu Vâlcea has the better holiday weather (score 81 vs 74). During the day Curtea de Argeș is 1 °C cooler than Râmnicu Vâlcea.
| in October | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Curtea de Argeș |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Râmnicu Vâlcea
When is the best time to visit Râmnicu Vâlcea?
The best time to visit Râmnicu Vâlcea 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Râmnicu Vâlcea?
The wettest month is June with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Râmnicu Vâlcea get?
Râmnicu Vâlcea gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Râmnicu Vâlcea in?
Râmnicu Vâlcea is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Râmnicu Vâlcea?
A nonstop flight from London to Râmnicu Vâlcea takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Râmnicu Vâlcea has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 76, summer holidays 72, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 22.