Sălaj Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sălaj, Romania in February.

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Zalău Boghiş Şimleu Silvaniei Petrindu

Planning a journey to Sălaj, Romania this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sălaj in February

Sălaj, Romania is a region in Romania. February in Sălaj generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Zalău.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sălaj, Romania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Petrindu with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Boghiş with 58 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Zalău sees roughly 98 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Sălaj in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sălaj

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Sălaj, Romania?

Temperature range in Sălaj (February)

Precipitation variation in Sălaj (February)

Zalău

In February Zalău generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
98 hours
158 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Zalău →

Boghiş

In February Boghiş generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
82 hours
146 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Boghiş →

Şimleu Silvaniei

In February Şimleu Silvaniei generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
82 hours
146 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Şimleu Silvaniei →

Petrindu

In February Petrindu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
98 hours
158 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Petrindu →

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In our records: Romania February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Romania in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Romania dropped to -30°C (-22°F) in Moieciu de Jos on February 20, 1985.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Romania was -25°C (-13°F) in Bran on February 19, 1985.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sălaj in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zalău 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Boghiş 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Şimleu Silvaniei 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Petrindu 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Sălaj weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sălaj, Romania in February?

In February, Sălaj, Romania generally has poor weather conditions. Zalău sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Sălaj, Romania in February?

Daytime temperatures in Zalău peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in February, dropping to about -3°C (27°F) overnight.

Does Sălaj, Romania get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sălaj, Romania during February, with Zalău averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sălaj, Romania?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Sălaj, Romania due to the typically poor weather in Zalău.

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

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