Cluj weather in December

Planning a getaway to Cluj this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Cluj in December?

Cluj is a region in Romania. December in Cluj generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Cluj-Napoca. In many regions in Romania, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Cîmpia Turzii with an average of 41 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Răchiţele with 75 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine in Cluj-Napoca. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Cluj, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cluj's yearly weather, check out our Cluj climate page.

Where to go in Cluj in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Cluj on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Cluj

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cluj?

Average weather in Cluj-Napoca

In December Cluj-Napoca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cluj-Napoca
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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9°C 
0°C 
88 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
54 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-6°C 
68 hours 
40 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Cluj-Napoca

Average weather in Turda

In December Turda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Turda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
88 hours 
41 mm 
12 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
54 hours 
43 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-6°C 
68 hours 
35 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Turda

Average weather in Beliş

In December Beliş generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Beliş
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
65 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
54 hours 
71 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-7°C 
68 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Beliş

Average weather in Floreşti

In December Floreşti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Floreşti
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
0°C 
88 hours 
48 mm 
13 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
54 hours 
50 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-6°C 
68 hours 
41 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Floreşti

Average weather in Mărişel

In December Mărişel generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mărişel
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
54 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January   >> January
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1°C 
-7°C 
68 hours 
54 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Mărişel

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cluj, in Romania.

Is December the best time to visit Cluj?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cluj due to the typically poor weather in Cluj-Napoca.

On average, the best time to visit Cluj is in May, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cluj-Napoca. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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