Timișoara
City in Romania
Timișoara is a city in Romania with a population of 250,849 in 2021. Located 410 km from Bucharest, the city draws visitors with its historical landmarks and cultural sights.
What to see
Visitors can explore several notable architectural and historical landmarks in the city. The architectural sights include Timișoara Orthodox Cathedral, Huniade Castle, and St. George Cathedral, Timișoara.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, which both record daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 17 °C, with rainfall amounts of 58 mm and 55 mm respectively. January is the coldest month, featuring daily highs of 4 °C and lows of -3 °C, alongside 36 mm of rain. Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, with June experiencing the highest rainfall at 80 mm over about 15 days, while October has the lowest rain with 43 mm over about 7 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, situated 10 km from Timișoara.
Top sights in Timișoara
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is June, with about 80 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 36 | 32 | 37 | 51 | 58 | 80 | 58 | 55 | 52 | 43 | 46 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Timișoara (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Union Square, Timișoara
- Victory Square, Timișoara