Cluj-Napoca
City in Romania
Cluj-Napoca is a city in Romania with a population of 286,598 in 2021. Located 327 km from Bucharest, it draws visitors to sights such as St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca, and the Matthias Corvinus Monument.
What to see
The city features notable architectural and historical points of interest. Visitors can explore St. Michael's Church, Cluj-Napoca, the Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca, and the Matthias Corvinus Monument.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C, alongside 83 mm of rain on about 14 days and 68 mm on about 10 days respectively. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 1 °C and 3 °C and lows of -6 °C. June has the highest rainfall, reaching 89 mm on about 17 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, located 7 km from Cluj-Napoca.
Top sights in Cluj-Napoca
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is June, with about 89 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 24 | 34 | 51 | 67 | 89 | 83 | 68 | 48 | 39 | 34 | 40 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Cluj-Napoca (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cluj-Napoca Bánffy Palace
- Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania
- Matthias Corvinus House