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Transylvania Weather in March

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Transylvania, Romania in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Transylvania in March

Transylvania, Romania is a region in Romania. March in Transylvania generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Braşov at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Oradea at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Oradea and -2°C (28°F) in Braşov.

For specific regional insights in Transylvania, Romania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sighişoara with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Bistrita with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Explore Transylvania by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Transylvania — and find the best time to visit. (based on Braşov)

January1°C (34°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
Best Time to Visit Transylvania →

Best Places to Visit in Transylvania in March

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

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 Transylvania

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Transylvania, Romania?

Temperature range in Transylvania (March)

Precipitation variation in Transylvania (March)

Braşov

In March Braşov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Braşov →

Sibiu

In March Sibiu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°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)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
88 hours
138 hours
159 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Sibiu →

Cluj-Napoca

In March Cluj-Napoca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Cluj-Napoca →

Sighişoara

In March Sighişoara 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
88 hours
138 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sighişoara →

Oradea

In March Oradea generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
82 hours
146 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Oradea →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Braşov 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Sibiu 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Cluj-Napoca 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Sighişoara 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Oradea 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Alba Iulia 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Transylvania weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Transylvania, Romania in March. The popular destination of Braşov averages 8°C (46°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Transylvania, Romania during March range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Braşov.

Does Transylvania, Romania get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Braşov averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Transylvania, Romania.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Transylvania, Romania?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Transylvania, Romania with often poor weather in Braşov.

Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Braşov. On the other hand, the months of 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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