Craiova
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Craiova month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Craiova are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and May the wettest (about 73 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9 | -3.2 | 44 | 6.0 |
| February | 8.7 | -0.6 | 27 | 6.9 |
| March | 12.8 | 2.4 | 61 | 8.0 |
| April | 18.3 | 7.2 | 45 | 10.2 |
| May | 22.3 | 12.0 | 73 | 11.4 |
| June | 28.3 | 17.4 | 62 | 13.1 |
| July | 30.7 | 19.3 | 54 | 13.6 |
| August | 31.1 | 19.5 | 26 | 12.4 |
| September | 25.8 | 14.7 | 33 | 10.5 |
| October | 18.6 | 8.2 | 54 | 8.1 |
| November | 11.1 | 3.8 | 67 | 5.1 |
| December | 6.4 | -0.3 | 52 | 4.7 |
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People and places shaping Craiova
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Previously
- Documented history · 1602
From the Craiovești family there were chosen a lot of hospodars to rule the country: Neagoe Basarab, Radu de la Afumați, Radu Șerban (1602–1611), Matei Basarab, Constantin Șerban, Șerban Cantacuzino, Constantin Brâncoveanu.
- Documented history · 1395
In 1395 Craiova was probably the scene of a victory won by the Wallachian Prince Mircea I of Wallachia over Bayezid I, Sultan of the Ottomans (see Battle of Rovine).
- Documented history · 1718
During the 1718–1739 Habsburg occupation of Oltenia (see Banat of Craiova), Craiova's status declined due to economic pressures and increased centralism, partly leading to an increase in hajduk actions, in parallel with protests of Craiovan boyars.
- Documented history · 1761
In 1761, under Prince Constantine Mavrocordatos, the bans relocated to Bucharest, leaving behind kaymakams to represent them in Craiova.
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01 · OverviewCraiova, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Craiova took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Craiova
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Craiova
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Craiova
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Craiova
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Craiova
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01 · Q&AWhere is Craiova located and what are its coordinates?
Craiova is situated in Romania at geographic coordinates 44.3167, 23.8000 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Craiova?
Craiova has a recorded population of approximately 234,140 and observes the Europe/Bucharest time zone (RON).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Craiova?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Craiova include ro, hu, rom, and the circulating currency is RON.
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