Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, Cluj-Napoca
The Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Cluj-Napoca built in the Byzantine Revival style. This brick Historic Monument was designed by George Cristinel and Constantin Pomponiu.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to September, when daily highs range between 20 °C and 24 °C. June is the wettest month with about 17 rainy days. For those traveling from the capital, Bucharest, the cathedral is 327 km away. The nearest airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, which is 7 km from the site.
Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with visits to St. Michael's Church or the Matthias Corvinus Monument, both located 0.5 km away. Salina Turda is another nearby option about 25 km from the city. The cathedral does not have wheelchair access.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
