The month in detail
What to expect in November
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Transylvania. Temperatures drop (9°C) and rain returns (23% of days). Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
November ranks 9 out of 12 months in Transylvania. Compared to October: −7°C daytime, −1.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in November
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
9.1h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 52
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Is November the right month?
The best month in Transylvania is August (8.6/10), 4.5 pts higher than November.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Transylvania
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Transylvania
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Romania
🗣️LanguageRomanian
💶CurrencyRomanian Leu (lei)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 27°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 35%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in November
If November doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Transylvania ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
RomaniaTemperate climate with a 8.6 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.77°N · 23.60°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Transylvania?
August is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 21.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Transylvania get in August?
Transylvania averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Transylvania?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Transylvania in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Transylvania good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Transylvania scores 3.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Transylvania?
December is the most difficult month to visit Transylvania, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Transylvania in November?
The average UV index reaches 2 in November in Transylvania (low), with about 9.1h of daylight. No protection needed.