Făgăraș is a city in Brașov County, in the historical region of Transylvania.
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Weather & Climate
Nestled in the heart of the Olt Valley, the historic town of Făgăraș enjoys a classic four-season continental climate, framed by the dramatic Făgăraș Mountains.
Summers (July and August) are warm and sunny, averaging 25°C to 27°C, perfect for exploring the massive, moat-encircled Făgăraș Citadel, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Romania.
Spring and autumn bring lovely, mild weather averaging 10°C to 17°C, ideal for taking relaxing walks in the town’s parks or preparing for mountain hikes nearby.
Winters are cold, averaging 0°C, transforming the ancient citadel and surrounding snow-dusted streets into a peaceful, historic winter sanctuary.
| Daily Avg. High | Daily Avg. Low | |
| January | 1°C | -6°C |
| February | 3°C | -5°C |
| March | 7°C | -1°C |
| April | 14°C | 4°C |
| May | 19°C | 9°C |
| June | 23°C | 12°C |
| July | 24°C | 14°C |
| August | 24°C | 13°C |
| September | 21°C | 9°C |
| October | 14°C | 4°C |
| November | 7°C | -1°C |
| December | 2°C | -4°C |
| Monthly Avg. Rainfall | Avg. Number of Rainy Days | |
| January | 33 mm | 6 days |
| February | 30 mm | 6 days |
| March | 36 mm | 7 days |
| April | 58 mm | 9 days |
| May | 89 mm | 12 days |
| June | 112 mm | 13 days |
| July | 94 mm | 11 days |
| August | 66 mm | 8 days |
| September | 56 mm | 6 days |
| October | 43 mm | 6 days |
| November | 38 mm | 6 days |
| December | 36 mm | 7 days |
Things To Do
See the top attractions below or click here for a list of all attractions in Făgăraș.
Top Attractions
Republic Square (Piața Republicii) is the historic main square of Făgăraș, forming the center of the old town immediately west…
The Inocențiu Micu-Klein House (Casa Inocențiu Micu-Klein) is a historic house in Făgăraș, standing close to the Saint Nicholas Church.…
The Franciscan Monastery of Făgăraș (Mănăstirea Franciscană din Făgăraș) is a Roman Catholic monastery and church in the historic center…
The Făgăraș Municipal House of Culture (Casa Municipală de Cultură Făgăraș) is a public cultural center on Strada Mihai Viteazul,…
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist (Catedrala Sfântul Ioan Botezătorul) is a large Romanian Orthodox cathedral in central Făgăraș,…
The Făgăraș Synagogue (Sinagoga din Făgăraș) is a historic synagogue in central Făgăraș, built in the 19th century for what…
The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (Biserica Ortodoxă Sfânta Treime) is a historic Romanian Orthodox church in central Făgăraș, built in…
The Evangelical Church of Făgăraș (Biserica Evanghelică din Făgăraș) is a historic Lutheran church in Piața Republicii, in the center…
The Făgăraș City Hall (Primăria Făgăraș) is the municipal headquarters of Făgăraș, occupying a historic building on Piața Republicii in…
Făgăraș Fortress (Cetatea Făgărașului) is a large medieval and early modern fortress in the center of Făgăraș, surrounded by a…
Where To Stay
German: Fogarasch
Hungarian: Fogaras
Population: 26,284
Area: 36 sq km
Elevation: 428 m
Postal code: 505200
Phone code: +40 (0)268 or +40 (0)368
