December · Romania
Best time to visit Craiova in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Craiova in December
Average temperature 3°C, 52 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Craiova scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Craiova's art museum, English park and Oltenian food culture make it a cultured stop in southern Romania.
December in Craiova — off-season conditions
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Craiova — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Craiova in December?
- In December, Craiova averages 3°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Craiova?
- December earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Craiova in December?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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