Cluj-Napoca Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (79°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C (36°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to around -6°C (21°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Cluj-Napoca has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 837 mm (33 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives high rainfall, averaging 113 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snow/rainfall, with 40 mm (1.6 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, August, September, October, November and December and highest during March, April, May, June and July. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)