Râșnov is a town in Brașov County, in the historical region of Transylvania.
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Weather & Climate
Nestled at the foot of the Postăvaru Massif near Brașov, the historic town of Râșnov enjoys a refreshing alpine-influenced continental climate.
Summers (July and August) are warm and pleasant, averaging 22°C to 25°C, perfect for exploring the iconic, hilltop Râșnov Citadel or visiting the nearby Dino Parc.
Spring and autumn bring crisp, beautiful weather averaging 9°C to 16°C, ideal for hiking the surrounding mountain trails and enjoying the vibrant seasonal foliage.
Winters are cold and snowy, averaging -1°C, transforming the ancient stone fortress and the charming town streets into a serene, snow-dusted winter sanctuary.
| Daily Avg. High | Daily Avg. Low | |
| January | 0°C | -7°C |
| February | 1°C | -6°C |
| March | 6°C | -2°C |
| April | 12°C | 3°C |
| May | 18°C | 8°C |
| June | 21°C | 11°C |
| July | 23°C | 13°C |
| August | 22°C | 12°C |
| September | 18°C | 8°C |
| October | 13°C | 3°C |
| November | 6°C | -1°C |
| December | 1°C | -5°C |
| Monthly Avg. Rainfall | Avg. Number of Rainy Days | |
| January | 36 mm | 5 days |
| February | 33 mm | 5 days |
| March | 41 mm | 6 days |
| April | 61 mm | 8 days |
| May | 89 mm | 11 days |
| June | 114 mm | 12 days |
| July | 99 mm | 11 days |
| August | 74 mm | 8 days |
| September | 56 mm | 6 days |
| October | 46 mm | 5 days |
| November | 41 mm | 6 days |
| December | 38 mm | 6 days |
Things To Do
See the top attractions below or click here for a list of all attractions in Râșnov.
Top Attractions
The Amza Pellea Cinema (Cinema Amza Pellea) is a historic cinema and cultural venue in Râșnov, originally opened in 1931…
Union Square (Piața Unirii) is the historic central square of Râșnov, lying at the foot of the fortress hill in…
The Râșnov Market (Piața Agroalimentară Râșnov) is the main food market in Râșnov, located on Strada Republicii, a short walk…
The Evangelical Church of Râșnov (Biserica Evanghelică din Râșnov) is a historic Lutheran church in the center of Râșnov, standing…
Fortress Valley Cave (Peștera Valea Cetății) is a show cave in the Postăvarul Mountains near Râșnov, reached from the road…
The Valea Cărbunării Ski Jump Complex is a ski-jumping training and competition venue on the southeastern edge of Râșnov. Set…
New Saint Nicholas Church (Biserica Sfântul Nicolae Nouă) is a historic Orthodox church in Râșnov, built between 1875 and 1878…
The Old Saint Nicholas Church (Biserica Sfântul Nicolae Veche) is a historic Orthodox church in Râșnov, standing above the old…
Râșnov Fortress (Cetatea Râșnov) is a medieval hilltop fortress in Râșnov, overlooking the town from a rocky ridge above the…
Dino Parc Râșnov is a large dinosaur-themed park in Râșnov, situated in the forest below Râșnov Fortress, combining life-size dinosaur…
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Where To Stay
German: Rosenau
Hungarian: Barcarozsnyó
Population: 15,920
Area: 164 sq km
Elevation: 650 m
Postal code: 505400
Phone code: +40 (0)268 or +40 (0)268
