Winter
Dec → Feb2 to 5°
nights -6 to -2°
- 11 rainy days · 50 mm
When is the best time to visit Transylvania?
- Jan2°not recommended
- Feb5°not recommended
- Mar9°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May18°recommended
- Jun23°recommended
- Jul25°recommended
- Aug25°recommended
- Sep20°recommended
- Oct15°recommended
- Nov9°fair
- Dec4°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Transylvania, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -6° | 51 mm | 11 d | |
| February | 5° | -3° | 44 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 9° | -1° | 60 mm | 11 d | |
| April | 14° | 3° | 71 mm | 12 d | |
| May | 18° | 8° | 102 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| June | 23° | 13° | 122 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 99 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| August | 25° | 15° | 69 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| September | 20° | 10° | 58 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 15° | 5° | 53 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| November | 9° | 1° | 54 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 4° | -2° | 56 mm | 11 d |
The four seasons in Transylvania, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Brașov) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May9 to 18°
nights -1 to 8°
- 13 rainy days · 78 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug23 to 25°
nights 13 to 15°
- 13 rainy days · 97 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov9 to 20°
nights 1 to 10°
- 9 rainy days · 55 mm
Book early for May to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Transylvania, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h41 of daylight, in December 8h42, a difference of 6h59.
9h04Jan
10h18Feb
11h46Mar
13h28Apr
14h54May
15h41Jun
15h21Jul
14h06Aug
12h28Sep
10h50Oct
9h24Nov
8h42Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Brașov" (45.64°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Transylvania, month by month
EventsSighișoara Medieval FestivalJulyMaidens' Fair on Mount GăinaJulyElectric CastleJulyUntoldAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Transylvania, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JulySighișoara Medieval Festival
Tournaments, encampments and early music in the listed citadel over a weekend in July.
- JulyMaidens' Fair on Mount Găina
An old marriage fair turned shepherds' festival, held on the summit of Găina on the third Sunday of July.
- JulyElectric Castle big crowds
The Bánffy estate at Bonțida, near Cluj, hosts five days of concerts and camping in mid-July.
- AugustUntold big crowds
Cluj-Napoca fills its stadium and parks for four nights in early August, and hotels push up their prices.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended2°-6° at night
- 51 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended5°-3° at night
- 44 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended9°-1° at night
- 60 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°3° at night
- 71 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended18°8° at night
- 102 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended23°13° at night
- 122 mm · 15 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended25°15° at night
- 99 mm · 14 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended25°15° at night
- 69 mm · 10 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended20°10° at night
- 58 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended15°5° at night
- 53 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair9°1° at night
- 54 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended4°-2° at night
- 56 mm · 11 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (44 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 9 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 102 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 122 mm over 15 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Frequent rain: 99 mm over 14 days. High season: book early.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (69 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 9 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (54 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Transylvania?
May to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 15 to 25 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Brașov).
Which month should you avoid in Transylvania?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 60 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Brașov).
What is the hottest month in Transylvania?
July, with 25 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Brașov).
What is the coldest month in Transylvania?
January, with 2 °C at best during the day and -6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Brașov).
What is the driest month in Transylvania?
February: 44 mm over 10 days of rain, against 122 mm in June, the wettest month.
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