Wooden churches of Maramureș
Romania UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Wooden churches of Maramureș are a collection of heritage sites in Maramureș County, Romania, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This site is one of the 32 sights in Romania listed on this website and is the 22nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Maramureș varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 24 °C and 23 °C. The coldest period is between December and February, when daily lows drop to between -7 °C and -5 °C. Rainfall is highest in the summer, specifically in June and July, with about 100 mm of rain per month. The driest month is February, with about 41 mm of rain.
To reach the area, you can fly into Maramureș International Airport in Tăuții-Măgherăuș, which is 48 km away, or Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, located 118 km away. The site is approximately 410 km from the capital, Bucharest.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 41 | 52 | 59 | 86 | 99 | 101 | 79 | 71 | 64 | 55 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
