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Transylvania Weather in May

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

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Braşov Sibiu Cluj-Napoca Sighişoara

Thinking about venturing to Transylvania, Romania this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Transylvania in May

Transylvania, Romania is a region in Romania. May in Transylvania generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Braşov at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Oradea at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Oradea and 8°C (46°F) in Braşov.

To explore the conditions in Transylvania, Romania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oradea with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Sibiu with 124 mm (4.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Transylvania in May

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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 Transylvania

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

Temperature range in Transylvania (May)

Precipitation variation in Transylvania (May)

Braşov

In May Braşov generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Braşov →

Sibiu

In May Sibiu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Sibiu →

Cluj-Napoca

In May Cluj-Napoca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
242 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Cluj-Napoca →

Sighişoara

In May Sighişoara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
205 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Sighişoara →

Oradea

In May Oradea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
239 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oradea →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Transylvania in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Braşov 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Sibiu 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Cluj-Napoca 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Sighişoara 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Oradea 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Alba Iulia 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Transylvania weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Transylvania, Romania generally has tolerable weather conditions. Braşov sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Average temperatures in Transylvania, Romania during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Braşov.

Does Transylvania, Romania get a lot of rain in May?

Braşov typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 114 mm (4.5 in) on average across Transylvania, Romania.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Transylvania, Romania?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Braşov, May might be a good time to visit Transylvania, Romania.

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

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