Sibiu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sibiu is a city in the south of Transylvania, at the foot of the Transylvanian Alps, at an elevation of around 400 meters (1,312 ft). Because the city lies to the west of the Carpathians, the influence of the Black Sea is minimal. This gives the city a continental climate with fairly cool winters and warm summers. On average, August is the warmest month, with temperatures around 26°C, while January is the coolest, averaging 2°C.
Precipitation is relatively well-distributed throughout the year. June is the wettest month, with 149 mm of rainfall, while January is the driest, with only 47 mm. The city receives an annual average of 1062 mm of precipitation.
Sibiu is one of the most beautiful cities in Romania: with its many old houses and buildings, mostly built after the 15th century. One of the main attractions is the Neo-Byzantine Orthodox Church, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Sibiu. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sibiu has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1062 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Sibiu can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 149 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 47 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 12 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sibiu 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
Sibiu can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 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 Sibiu.
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
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, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during March, April and May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Sibiu in Romania
During the months of June, July, August 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 149 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 246 hours of sunshine.
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