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Best time to visit Brasov: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are the best months, with highs of about 15–22°C and green or autumn-coloured forests. July and August are warmest (about 25°C) and busiest. Winter is cold, with highs of 3–5°C and frequent snow, but brings the Christmas market and skiing at Poiana Brasov.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C | -4°C | 16 | medium |
| Feb | 5°C | -4°C | 13 | medium |
| Mar | 7°C | -3°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 11°C | 2°C | 16 | medium |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 14 | medium |
| Jun | 22°C | 12°C | 14 | high |
| Jul | 25°C | 15°C | 14 | very high |
| Aug | 25°C | 14°C | 12 | very high |
| Sep | 20°C | 10°C | 10 | high |
| Oct | 15°C | 5°C | 6 | medium |
| Nov | 9°C | 1°C | 12 | low |
| Dec | 5°C | -2°C | 14 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool in March (about 7°C) and April (11°C), warming to about 18°C in May; rain falls on 11–16 days a month.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 22–25°C and lows of 12–15°C, with showers on 12–14 days a month. The busiest season, with outdoor concerts in Council Square.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (20°C) and October (15°C) are pleasant and the driest months, with about 6 rainy days in October and autumn colour in the forests; November is cold at about 9°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of 3–5°C and lows of about −2 to −4°C, often with snow. The Christmas market fills Council Square, and Poiana Brasov opens for skiing from about December.
Events worth planning around
- Junii Brasovului, the traditional parade of horsemen from the Schei district, held around Orthodox Easter (spring)
- Outdoor concerts and events in Council Square (summer)
- Christmas market in Council Square (December)
- Ski season at Poiana Brasov (from about December, snow permitting)
When to avoid
July and August weekends at Bran Castle bring long queues from about 10:00. November is grey and cold with little going on, before the Christmas market and skiing begin.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Brasov?
June or September: highs of about 20–22°C, good walking weather and fewer crowds than July and August.
Is Brasov worth visiting in winter?
Yes, if you like snow: the old town is pretty, the Christmas market fills Council Square and Poiana Brasov has skiing, though highs are only about 3–5°C.
Does it rain a lot in Brasov?
Showers are common, with rain on about 12–16 days a month in spring and summer. October is the driest month, with about 6 rainy days.