Transylvania · WinterMonth summary
Transylvania weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-4°C – 3°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Transylvania in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Transylvania. August (8.8/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Transylvania in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (3°C) and uncrowded trails Winter in Transylvania is cool (3°C during the day). Days are short (6.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Transylvania averages 3°C, 31% rainy days and 6.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +24°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Transylvania in January
Is January a good time to visit Transylvania?
January is not recommended for Transylvania (score 4.0/10). With 31% rainy days and 6.0h of sunshine, consider August (8.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Transylvania in January?
It's cool with 3°C daytime and -4°C at night. 6.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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