May · Romania
Best time to visit Craiova in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Craiova in May
Average temperature 17°C, 61 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.2/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Craiova scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
May in Craiova tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Craiova at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Craiova in May?
- In May, Craiova averages 17°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Craiova?
- May earns a 9.2/10 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 May?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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