Transylvania
Fortified Saxon villages, a castle that leans hard into the Dracula story, and forests where the bears are real and the wifi is not.
The best time to visit Transylvania is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F). Local time there is 23:28 (UTC+3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 77°F · rain 3.9in · 15.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Cluj-Napoca, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C38°F | 42mm1.7in | 8.9h8.9h | |
| February | 6°C44°F | 38mm1.5in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| March | 10°C51°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 15°C59°F | 58mm2.3in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| May | 20°C67°F | 95mm3.7in | 15.0h15.0h | |
| June | 25°C77°F | 99mm3.9in | 15.8h15.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 27°C80°F | 83mm3.3in | 15.5h15.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C81°F | 65mm2.6in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 22°C71°F | 65mm2.6in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 17°C62°F | 30mm1.2in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| November | 10°C49°F | 52mm2.0in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| December | 5°C42°F | 56mm2.2in | 8.6h8.6h |
Good to know
- Currency
- RON · Romanian Leu
- Language
- Romanian
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Transylvania?
The best time to visit Transylvania is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F).
How warm does Transylvania get?
Typical daytime highs in Transylvania are Mar–May 15°C (59°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (61°F), Dec–Feb 5°C (41°F).
Is Transylvania expensive?
On the ground, Transylvania is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Transylvania good for?
Transylvania is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, moving about and doing things, old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.