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Cluj-Napoca in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cluj-Napoca in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cluj-Napoca, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Cluj-Napoca in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Cluj-Napoca in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +2°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 9 snowy days in the month and around 20 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Cluj-Napoca;

Average weather

☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-23°C
Min.
+14°C
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
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 +13°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +6°C.

Is Cluj-Napoca warm or cold in December?

Cluj-Napoca is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from 0°C to -4°C.

Pack a sweater 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.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+2°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-22°C-23°C-27°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+14°C+14°C
Rainfall
30 mm20 mm10 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
85%87%86%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
533
Cloudy days
121514
Rainy days
943
Snowy days
4911

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +2°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 30 mm to 20 mm. Humidity rises from 85% 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

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 5 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 26% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 50% chance of precipitation and 104 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 10 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 17 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
🌧️
+9°C
2 December
☀️
+13°C
3 December
☁️
+8°C
4 December
☀️
+1°C
5 December
☀️
+2°C
6 December
☀️
+5°C
7 December
🌫️
+3°C
8 December
☁️
+2°C
9 December
☁️
+2°C
10 December
☁️
+2°C
11 December
☁️
+4°C
12 December
🌫️
+6°C
13 December
🌧️
+6°C
14 December
🌧️
+7°C
15 December
☁️
+4°C
16 December
☀️
+4°C
17 December
☀️
+2°C
18 December
🌫️
+3°C
19 December
🌫️
+2°C
20 December
☁️
+2°C
21 December
☁️
+2°C
22 December
🌧️
+5°C
23 December
🌧️
+2°C
24 December
🌨️
+4°C
25 December
☁️
+11°C
26 December
☁️
+12°C
27 December
☀️
+8°C
28 December
☀️
+6°C
29 December
🌫️
+5°C
30 December
🌫️
+4°C
31 December
☀️
+6°C
In December 2023 Cluj-Napoca had 9 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cluj-Napoca climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cluj-Napoca in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+12°C) and the highest in 2019 (+17°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 881 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.

Monthly weather in Cluj-Napoca

Source of the data

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, 2023.

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.