Sighişoara Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Sighişoara can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in August to around -5°C (23°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Sighişoara experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 773 mm (30 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives high rainfall, averaging 108 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snow/rainfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) over 12 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sighişoara Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sighişoara. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sighişoara.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year