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Făgăraș Weather in December

Făgăraș in December

The short of it: Făgăraș in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -6° · rain 30 mm · daylight 8 h 41 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & September

December in Făgăraș brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -6°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 41 min in mid-December, 43 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Făgăraș runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Victoria, 24 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Făgăraș, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 41 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VictoriaBrașov County24 km WSW3°-6°31 mm
RupeaBrașov County28 km NE2°-7°29 mm
AgnitaSibiu County30 km WNW2°-6°30 mm
CodleaBrașov County41 km ESE2°-6°29 mm
ZărneștiBrașov County42 km SE1°-6°31 mm
VulcanBrașov County42 km SE2°-6°29 mm
SighișoaraMureș County43 km NNW2°-5°30 mm
HălchiuBrașov County46 km ESE1°-7°29 mm

The Almanac · Făgăraș Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Făgăraș by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°28 mm4 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
February4°-7°25 mm5 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
March10°-2°33 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April16°3°42 mm7 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May21°7°68 mm6 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
June25°11°79 mm6 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
July26°12°73 mm5 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August27°12°61 mm5 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
September22°8°48 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October16°3°41 mm4 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
November9°-1°31 mm4 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦✦
December3°-6°30 mm3 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Făgăraș in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Făgăraș in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 3°; nights run about -6°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Făgăraș?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Făgăraș in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 41 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 42 min.

Does it snow in Făgăraș in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Făgăraș in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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