Best time to visit Timișoara
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Timișoara (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Timișoara's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1–6 | 2 | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 77% | 15 | 114 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 1–10 | 7 | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 68% | 17 | 144 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 2–13 | 9 | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 57% | 16 | 196 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 6–17 | 14 | 9 | 109 | 12.1 | 54% | 16 | 225 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 12–23 | 21 | 11 | 96 | 8.7 | 52% | 17 | 264 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 17–28 | 28 | 11 | 101 | 9.2 | 53% | 15 | 287 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 19–31 | 31 | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 45% | 16 | 314 | 7 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 19–30 | 31 | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 47% | 15 | 278 | 6 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 14–25 | 24 | 8 | 90 | 11.3 | 54% | 15 | 215 | 4 | Peak | 9 |
| Oct | 9–19 | 17 | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 64% | 14 | 191 | 3 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 3–11 | 9 | 10 | 98 | 9.8 | 77% | 14 | 112 | 1 | Busy | 5 |
| Dec | 1–7 | 4 | 11 | 125 | 11.4 | 81% | 14 | 89 | 1 | Moderate | 4 |
UV Index in Timișoara by Month
UV index in Timișoara peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
9/1014–25°C · 8 rain days (90h) · 215 sun hours · 54% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
9/1012–23°C (feels 21°C) · 11 rain days (96h) · 264 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1017–28°C · 11 rain days (101h) · 287 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
4/10-1–6°C (feels 2°C) · 12 rain days (121h) · 114 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/101–10°C (feels 7°C) · 8 rain days (87h) · 144 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/102–13°C (feels 9°C) · 8 rain days (95h) · 196 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
8/106–17°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (109h) · 225 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
July
6/1019–31°C · 7 rain days (64h) · 314 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
August
6/1019–30°C · 7 rain days (61h) · 278 sun hours · 47% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
October
8/109–19°C (feels 17°C) · 8 rain days (69h) · 191 sun hours · 64% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
5/103–11°C (feels 9°C) · 10 rain days (98h) · 112 sun hours · 77% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
4/101–7°C (feels 4°C) · 11 rain days (125h) · 89 sun hours · 81% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Timișoara
When is the best time to visit Timișoara?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–25°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, May, June.
What is the worst time to visit Timișoara?
January is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: -1–6°C (12 rainy days).
Is Timișoara too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Timișoara?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in September. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Timișoara have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and April (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Timișoara by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Timișoara in July?
July is the peak UV month in Timișoara, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Timișoara on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Timișoara bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 7 months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The worst month is December with a typical-day mean of 24 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 40 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.