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Transfagarasan

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Transfagarasan

Transylvania, Romania
Best timeJul–Sep
Set inTransylvania, Romania
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

7–61°F
Nearest airportSBZ
CurrencyRON
LanguageRomanian
TimezoneUTC+02:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The drive
Route map for Transfagarasan
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59miles
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Aug, Oct. Go in Jul, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 56%
WarmestAug · 61°F
WettestJun
Best windowJul–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Serpentine alpine pass climbing to Balea Lake in the Carpathians.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Balea Lake high pass. Nearest airport is SBZ.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Transfagarasan?

The best time to visit Transfagarasan is July–September, in Transylvania, Romania.

Where is Transfagarasan?

Transfagarasan is in Transylvania, Romania. The nearest major airport is SBZ.

What is Transfagarasan known for?

Serpentine alpine pass climbing to Balea Lake in the Carpathians.