Iași County is one of the 41 counties (județe) of Romania. It is located in the North-East development region and is part of the historical region of Moldavia. Iași borders Moldova and the other Romanian counties of Botoșani, Suceava, Neamț, and Vaslui. The namesake city of Iași is the largest city and capital of Iași County.
Weather & Climate
Iași County features a temperate continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Its inland position allows for distinct seasonal changes, offering visitors a variety of experiences depending on the time of year.
Summer brings warm and sunny weather, making it an excellent season for city sightseeing and exploring the region’s rolling countryside. Daytime temperatures frequently reach 26°C to 29°C, perfect for outdoor exploration. Evenings remain comfortable, typically cooling down to 15°C to 17°C.
Spring and Autumn are favored for their mild, pleasant transitions. Spring begins to bloom in April, with temperatures rising steadily to a comfortable 21°C by May. Autumn is particularly inviting, September stays warm with averages around 24°C, while October offers a crisp, scenic atmosphere with daytime highs near 16°C.
Winter is cold and often features snow, creating a traditional winter landscape across the county. Daytime temperatures generally hover between 1°C and 4°C, while nighttime lows frequently dip to -3°C to -5°C. It is an ideal time to enjoy the cozy charm of Iași’s historic city center and local cultural attractions.
Things To Do
See the top attractions below or click here for a list of all attractions in Iași County.
Cities, Towns & Villages
Iași is the third most populous city in Romania and the capital of Iași County. It is located in the…
Top Attractions
The Vasile Alecsandri National Theater (Teatrul Național Vasile Alecsandri) is a monumental late 19th-century theater in central Iași and the…
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Iași (Catedrala Mitropolitană din Iași) is a monumental 19th-century Orthodox cathedral at the heart of the…
The Holy Three Hierarchs Monastery (Mănăstirea Sfinții Trei Ierarhi) is a historic Orthodox monastery on Stephen the Great and Saint…
Bărboi Monastery (Mănăstirea Bărboi) is a historic Orthodox church and former monastery in central Iași, dedicated to Saints Peter and…
The Golia Monastery (Mănăstirea Golia) is a fortified Orthodox monastery in the former Târgu Cucului district of Iași, dedicated to…
The Anastasie Fătu Botanical Garden (Grădina Botanică Anastasie Fătu) is the botanical garden of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, covering…
The Queen Marie Municipal Museum Iași (Muzeul Municipal Regina Maria Iași) is a city-history museum housed in the early-19th-century Burchi-Zmeu…
The Union Museum (Muzeul Unirii) is a history museum in Iași devoted to the 1859 Union of Moldavia and Wallachia…
The Cotnari Winery (Crama Cotnari) is a large winery in Cotnari, Iași County, at the heart of one of Romania’s…
The Palace of Culture (Palatul Culturii) is the most well-known landmark in Iași, Iași County, and served as the Administrative…
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Tags: Counties in Moldavia
County seat: Iași
Development Region: North-East
Population: 760,774
Area: 5,477 sq km
Postal code: 70xxxx
Phone code: +40 (0)232 or +40 (0)332
Car plates: IS
