Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains
Romania UNESCO World Heritage Site
This World Heritage Site in Romania is an architectural ensemble and fortification system located across Bănița, Boșorod, Orăștioara de Sus, and Săsciori. It is the 17th most looked-up sight in Romania on English Wikipedia and is one of 32 sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 18 and 20 °C. June is the wettest month, with about 145 mm of rain and 19 rainy days. Other months with significant rainfall include May, with 114 mm, and July, with 133 mm. The coldest months are January and February, when daily highs are 0 to 1 °C and lows reach -7 °C. In October, daily highs are around 11 °C, and in April, they are around 10 °C. In December, daily highs are 1 °C and lows are -6 °C.
The site is 257 km from Bucharest. Sibiu International Airport is the nearest airport, located 63 km away. Nearby sights include Sarmizegetusa Regia, 0.1 km away, and Corvin Castle, which is about 36 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is June, with about 145 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -7 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 47 | 61 | 83 | 114 | 145 | 133 | 113 | 94 | 66 | 56 | 67 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
