Ialomița Valley, Romania: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Ialomița Valley, Romania? If you're planning to go to Ialomița Valley, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Ialomița Valley, Romania

Based on the climate and weather in Ialomița Valley, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Ialomița Valley, Romania

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ialomița Valley, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.

General health necessities

Ialomița Valley is at a somewhat high altitude, and could cause problems for some. For that reason, you will want to be constantly hydrated and pack altitude sickness remedies.


  • Supplements

    Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor before using)


  • Over-the-counter medicine

    Ibuprofen

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Ialomița Valley, Romania by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

Traveling to Ialomița Valley in January, you will notice that it is unbearably cold. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

February

February in Ialomița Valley is biting cold. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

March

March here can be bitter cold. Temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

April

Traveling to Ialomița Valley in April, you will notice that it is frigid and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

May

May in this region can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

June

If you visit Ialomița Valley during June, you might see that it is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

July

July can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

August

August in Ialomița Valley is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

September

September in Ialomița Valley is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

October

October in Ialomița Valley can be very chilly. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

November

November in Ialomița Valley can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

December

December in Ialomița Valley is biting cold and somewhat rainy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like Ialomița Cave Monastery, take the following:

If you go to Scropoasa Lake, you're likely to do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

If you're planning to visit Șapte Izvoare Waterfall, prepare to get wet, and take these:

Going to Ialomița Cave? You'll need:

Activities for Ialomița Valley, Romania

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Ialomița Valley.

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