Climate Overview
The climate in Bumbeşti-Jiu is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1312mm of precipitation falls per year. Bumbeşti-Jiu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bumbeşti-Jiu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Bumbeşti-Jiu experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bumbeşti-Jiu vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bumbeşti-Jiu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1312mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 215mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 56mm. That's 159mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bumbeşti-Jiu receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 251cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bumbeşti-Jiu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Bumbeşti-Jiu, which began on June 21, 2026. Bumbeşti-Jiu is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -2 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 374mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 518mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 0 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Expect around 31cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -8 to 3°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Expect around 150cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bumbeşti-Jiu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
