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Transylvania weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Transylvania in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Transylvania in May: 20°C and 13.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Transylvania in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Spring marks the start of the good season in Transylvania. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Transylvania averages 20°C, 46% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Transylvania in May
Is May a good time to visit Transylvania?
May is an acceptable time for Transylvania (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Transylvania in May?
With 20°C max and 13.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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