Transylvania · AutumnMonth summary
Transylvania weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Transylvania in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Transylvania. August remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Transylvania in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (22°C) and uncrowded trails Autumn in Transylvania is often underrated: 23°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 September, Transylvania averages 23°C, 28% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
September vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Transylvania in September
Is September a good time to visit Transylvania?
September is an excellent time to visit Transylvania (score 7.9/10). With 23°C, 11.4h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Transylvania in September?
With 23°C max and 11.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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