When to go · Petroșani
Petroșani in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking). Across Romania: Spring blossom and green hills; Orthodox Easter (often April) brings services, painted eggs and closures over the long weekend.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Romania overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Romania overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking). Across Romania: Spring blossom and green hills; Orthodox Easter (often April) brings services, painted eggs and closures over the long weekend.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Petroșani's best window: Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking.
- JuneGreatInside Petroșani's best window: Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking.
- JulyGreatInside Petroșani's best window: Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking.
- AugustGreatInside Petroșani's best window: Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking.
Weather in April
- PetroșaniHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Orthodox Easter big impact
Orthodox Good Friday to Easter Monday (30 Apr – 3 May 2027) · Romania
The biggest festival: midnight service with candles, lamb dishes and red eggs; closures from Friday to Monday; trains and buses full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Romania overall
- Medium
- Prices · Romania overall
- Medium
Romania overall: Spring blossom and green hills; Orthodox Easter (often April) brings services, painted eggs and closures over the long weekend.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Petroșani, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 1
April: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking). Across Romania: Spring blossom and green hills; Orthodox Easter (often April) brings services, painted eggs and closures over the long weekend.
January: Inside Petroșani's best window: Dec–Feb for ski, May–Oct for hiking.
Petroșani: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings