Cluj-Napoca Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Cluj-Napoca remains under the radar for most holidaymakers, but that is slowly starting to change. The city is located between the hills, which means that during winter months it is fairly quickly affected by fog. This fog can be very persistent and gives the city a very gray and dark feel.
In mid- spring, summer and fall (May-October) this city comes alive and it is the perfect time to check its lively nightlife, bohemian coffeehouses and gorgeous architecture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Cluj-Napoca, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August to a very cold 2°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Cluj-Napoca receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 837 mm. The seasons in Cluj-Napoca, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 113 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 40 mm over 13 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Cluj-Napoca Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Cluj-Napoca, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cluj-Napoca.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, August, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June and July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania
During the months of May, June, July and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 278 hours of sunshine.
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