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Weather in December in Transylvania

Planning a trip to Transylvania this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Transylvania in December?

Transylvania is a region in Romania. December in Transylvania generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Braşov to 5°C in Oradea. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Oradea and -5°C in Braşov. 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.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sighişoara with an average of 45 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Bistrita with 68 mm.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Transylvania climate page.

Where to go in Transylvania in December

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

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Romania, check out our Transylvania's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Braşov

In December Braşov generally has 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.

Braşov
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
-0°C 
50 mm 
12 days 
poor 
2°C 
-5°C 
51 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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13°C 
3°C 
921 mm 
161 days 
poor 
Climate in Braşov

Sibiu

In December Sibiu 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.

Sibiu
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 
90 hours 
54 mm 
11 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
60 hours 
56 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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15°C 
5°C 
1,844 hours 
1062 mm 
146 days 
Climate in Sibiu

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
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
0°C 
88 hours 
46 mm 
13 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
54 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
4°C 
2,047 hours 
837 mm 
149 days 
poor 
Climate in Cluj-Napoca

Sighişoara

In December Sighişoara 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.

Sighişoara
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 
90 hours 
45 mm 
11 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
60 hours 
45 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
1,844 hours 
773 mm 
148 days 
poor 
Climate in Sighişoara

Oradea

In December Oradea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Oradea
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
11°C 
3°C 
70 hours 
57 mm 
12 days 
5°C 
-1°C 
45 hours 
62 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
17°C 
7°C 
1,982 hours 
781 mm 
129 days 
poor 
Climate in Oradea

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

Is December the best time to visit Transylvania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Braşov, December may not be the ideal time to visit Transylvania.

Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Braşov. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Transylvania.

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