Sălaj Weather in March

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

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Zalău Boghiş Şimleu Silvaniei Petrindu

Planning a trip to Sălaj, Romania this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sălaj in March

Sălaj, Romania is a region in Romania. March in Sălaj generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Zalău.

For a closer look at conditions across Sălaj, Romania, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 60 mm (2.4 in) in Zalău.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Zalău receives about 158 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Sălaj in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sălaj.

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Sălaj, Romania?

Temperature range in Sălaj (March)

Precipitation variation in Sălaj (March)

Zalău

In March Zalău generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Zalău →

Boghiş

In March Boghiş generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
146 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Boghiş →

Şimleu Silvaniei

In March Şimleu Silvaniei generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
146 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Şimleu Silvaniei →

Petrindu

In March Petrindu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Petrindu →

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

In our records: Romania March extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Romania brought 314 mm (12 in) in Oradea on March 26, 1994.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zalău 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Boghiş 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Şimleu Silvaniei 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Petrindu 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Sălaj weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Sălaj, Romania in March. The popular destination of Zalău averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

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

In Zalău, the average daytime high in March is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Sălaj, Romania get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Zalău averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Sălaj, Romania.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sălaj, Romania?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Zalău, March may not be the ideal time to visit Sălaj, Romania.

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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