Climate Overview
The climate in Cugir is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1178mm of precipitation falls per year. Cugir receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cugir is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 191cm accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cugir vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cugir is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1178mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 197mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 56mm. That's 141mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 191cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 50cm.
Wind
Cugir is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Cugir, which began on June 21, 2026. Cugir is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 1 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 322mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 440mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 2 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 214mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -6 to 5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 130cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cugir based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
