December could be a good time to visit Cluj-Napoca, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +36°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in December. However, expect about 2 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 19 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Cluj-Napoca;
Average weather
☀️
+36°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
19 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cluj-Napoca has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Cluj-Napoca in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cluj-Napoca for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +54°F during the day to a minimum of +19°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +48°F.
Is Cluj-Napoca warm or cold in December?
Cluj-Napoca is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +36°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +25°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Cluj-Napoca, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cluj-Napoca in December
Cluj-Napoca weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+36°F
+34°F
Min. temperature
-8°F
-9°F
-17°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+57°F
+57°F
Rainfall
29 mm
19 mm
9 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
84%
87%
86%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
5
3
4
Cloudy days
20
24
23
Rainy days
4
2
1
Snowy days
1
2
3
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +36°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 29 mm to 19 mm.Humidity rises from 84% to 87%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 3 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cluj-Napoca in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cluj-Napoca is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Cluj-Napoca based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cluj-Napoca wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Cluj-Napoca based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Cluj-Napoca.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Cluj-Napoca?
This is the weather in Cluj-Napoca in December 2023:
1 December
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+43°F
2 December
🌫️
+43°F
3 December
🌫️
+42°F
4 December
☀️
+43°F
5 December
🌧️
+42°F
6 December
☀️
+44°F
7 December
🌫️
+41°F
8 December
🌫️
+38°F
9 December
🌫️
+45°F
10 December
🌧️
+54°F
11 December
☁️
+50°F
12 December
🌨️
+34°F
13 December
☁️
+31°F
14 December
☀️
+33°F
15 December
☁️
+39°F
16 December
🌧️
+50°F
17 December
🌧️
+48°F
18 December
☁️
+32°F
19 December
☀️
+30°F
20 December
🌫️
+33°F
21 December
🌫️
+39°F
22 December
🌫️
+37°F
23 December
🌫️
+40°F
24 December
🌫️
+44°F
25 December
☁️
+48°F
26 December
☁️
+44°F
27 December
☁️
+49°F
28 December
☀️
+41°F
29 December
☀️
+40°F
30 December
🌧️
+39°F
31 December
🌫️
+48°F
In December 2023 Cluj-Napoca had 7 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cluj-Napoca climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cluj-Napoca in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+31°F) and the highest in 2014 (+52°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1991 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cluj-Napoca in December:
Is December a good time to visit Cluj-Napoca?
It’s always a good time to visit Cluj-Napoca, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cluj-Napoca in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Cluj-Napoca rainy in December?
Cluj-Napoca is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Cluj-Napoca in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cluj-Napoca in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Romania
Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cluj-Napoca, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.