Slănic mine
Slănic, Romania
Slănic mine is a mine located in Slănic, Romania. It is one of the 32 sights from Romania on this site and ranks as the 12th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months. July and August have the highest temperatures, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 15 °C. June is the wettest month with about 112 mm of rain. For cooler weather, January and February have daily highs between 2 °C and 3 °C.
To reach the mine, you can fly into Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, which is 62 km away. The site is also 92 km from the capital, Bucharest. The mine is open daily from 09:00 to 15:00. Admission prices are 55 lei for adults and 40 lei for children.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is June, with about 112 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 36 | 40 | 57 | 82 | 112 | 104 | 89 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
