Transylvania, RomaniaQuick decision
When to visit Transylvania?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–27°C in August
🌧 Least rain
26% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (31%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
CastlesYear-round — Bran (Dracula), Peleș and Corvin.
Carpathian HikingJune–September — Piatra Craiului, Făgăraș and Bicaz Gorge.
Saxon VillagesMay–October — Viscri, Biertan and UNESCO fortified churches.
WildlifeMay–September — bear, deer and lynx watching.
Monthly climate data
Transylvania weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -4°C | 3°C | 31% | 1.1 | 6.0h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 6°C | 30% | 1.2 | 7.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 0°C | 11°C | 31% | 1.6 | 10.0h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 16°C | 37% | 1.9 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 20°C | 46% | 2.5 | 13.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 25°C | 48% | 3.5 | 14.3h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.8 | 14.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 27°C | 26% | 1.8 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 23°C | 28% | 2.1 | 11.4h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ October | 6°C | 16°C | 25% | 1.4 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 2°C | 9°C | 31% | 1.7 | 6.8h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -1°C | 4°C | 31% | 1.5 | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 38% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°C, 37% rainy days, 13.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 28% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°C, 31% rainy days, 6.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.1/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 26% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 31% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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