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Bucov Weather in May

Bucov in May

The short of it: Bucov in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 10° · rain 62 mm · daylight 14 h 50 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & October

Thirty years of records give Bucov an average May high of 23°, a low of 10° and some 62 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 23°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 50 min in mid-May, 84 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Bucov runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Valea Călugărească, 5 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Bucov, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 21 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 50 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Valea CălugăreascăPrahova5 km E23°10°60 mm
PloieştiPrahova6 km WSW23°10°65 mm
Boldeşti-ScăeniPrahova8 km NNW22°10°63 mm
BărcăneştiPrahova10 km SSW23°10°60 mm
UrlaţiPrahova12 km E23°10°60 mm
Brazii de SusPrahova12 km SSW23°10°61 mm
Puchenii MariPrahova17 km S23°10°60 mm
Târgşoru VechiPrahova17 km SW23°10°61 mm

The Almanac · Bucov Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 23°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Bucov by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-6°25 mm7 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
February6°-4°22 mm8 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦
March11°0°29 mm10 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
April17°5°41 mm10 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°10°62 mm9 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
June27°14°74 mm8 km/h15 h 35 min✦✦✦
July29°16°61 mm8 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
August29°16°45 mm7 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°11°49 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
October17°6°44 mm7 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
November10°1°35 mm6 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦✦
December4°-4°31 mm6 km/h8 h 47 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bucov in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bucov in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 23°; nights run about 10°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bucov?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Bucov in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 47 min in December to 15 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Bucov in May?

Hardly — May nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bucov in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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