Romania Climate

Climate of Romania

Romania lies in a temperate continental climate zone. Significant influences on the formation of climatic differences between the various regions are the large variation in area and the presence of the Carpathian Mountains.

The high mountain region, which includes areas of the Carpathian Mountains lying above 1,800 meters above sea level, is characterized by an alpine climate. Winter temperatures average -10°C and below, while summer temperatures do not exceed 10°C. Annual precipitation oscillates around 1,400 mm, with rain in summer and snow in winter. In the higher parts of the mountains, snow cover persists for about 100 days.

The subalpine region occupies the area of the middle mountains below 1,800 m. Winters in this region are cold, especially at night, during the day the temperature does not fall below -10°C. In summer, the mercury pole ranges from 10°C to 17°C. Annual precipitation is close to 1,000 mm, and it often snows in winter.

The foothills region, the northeastern part of the country (the eastern foothills of the Carpathians) is also characterized by different weather. Winters here are generally moderately cold from -6°C to -3°C, while summers are quite warm, with temperatures reaching 20°C. Precipitation does not exceed 1,000 mm per year. The foothills region of Transylvania and Bukovina is slightly cooler and wetter than the foothills on the eastern side of the Carpathians.

The Pannonian region, typical of the Hungarian Plain (northwestern and western parts of Romania). Winters are mild - about -2°C, and summers are quite warm - close to 20°C. The average precipitation is 700 mm.

The Banat region covers the southern and southwestern parts of the country lies at the interface between temperate and subtropical climates and is influenced by Mediterranean air masses. Winters are short, autumn rainy, while summers are long and dry. The temperature in the summer months fluctuates between 20°C and 30°C. The number of hot days is high, while snow and cold days are negligible. Precipitation averages about 600 mm per year.

The Lower Danube region, which occupies the Lower Danube area in the southeastern part of Romania, is characterized by a continental variety of climate. Winters are therefore cold, but not very cold - a few degrees below 0°C. Summers are very warm and even hot, with temperatures reaching 30°C and often exceeding 35°C. The area is dry, with precipitation ranging from 400 mm to 600 mm per year and occurring mainly in the winter semester.

Black Sea region containing the Black Sea coastal strip. The winter season is very mild, with temperatures above 0°C, while summers are usually warm, around 25°C - 30°C. Precipitation is exclusively in the form of rain and does not exceed 400 mm per year.