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
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Cluj-Napoca. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Cluj-Napoca has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 837 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 113 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 40 mm over 13 snowy/rainy days. 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Cluj-Napoca. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per 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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 2 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, August, September, October, November and December and highest during 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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