December · Romania
Best time to visit Cluj-Napoca in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cluj-Napoca in December
Average temperature 1°C, 47 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Cluj-Napoca scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cluj-Napoca mixes a grand Habsburg square with Romania's liveliest student scene and quick trips into Transylvania.
December in Cluj-Napoca — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
47 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight.
That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Cluj-Napoca — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cluj-Napoca in December?
- In December, Cluj-Napoca averages 1°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cluj-Napoca?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cluj-Napoca in December?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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