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Weather in December in Sălaj

Planning a getaway to Sălaj 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 Sălaj in December?

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Zalău. In many areas in Romania, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Petrindu with an average of 56 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Boghiş with 62 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine in Zalău. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Sălaj for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sălaj climate page.

Where to go in Sălaj in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sălaj on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Sălaj?

Zalău

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

Zalău
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 
2°C 
88 hours 
54 mm 
13 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
54 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-4°C 
68 hours 
49 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Zalău

Boghiş

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

Boghiş
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 
2°C 
70 hours 
57 mm 
13 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
45 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-4°C 
55 hours 
51 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Boghiş

Şimleu Silvaniei

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

Şimleu Silvaniei
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 
2°C 
70 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
45 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-4°C 
55 hours 
49 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Şimleu Silvaniei

Petrindu

In December Petrindu 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.

Petrindu
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 
1°C 
88 hours 
53 mm 
13 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
54 hours 
56 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-5°C 
68 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Petrindu

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

Is December the best time to visit Sălaj?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Sălaj with often poor weather in Zalău.

Generally speaking, May, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Zalău. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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