Sălaj County weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sălaj County, Romania. Like most weather services, we show Sălaj County at one spot: Zalău, its largest city. At 11:45 PM local time it was rain and 7°C (45°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 95%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Zalău weather
Is it raining in Zalău right now?
Yes. It’s rain and 7° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Zalău this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–13° and lows of -1–9°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Zalău lately?
In the past 7 days, Zalău had 2 rainy days and 5.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Zalău?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Sălaj County weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sălaj County?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sălaj County is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (33°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Sălaj County?
June is the wettest month, with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Sălaj County?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (33°F) and lows of -6°C (20°F).
Does Sălaj County have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 95 mm (3.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Zalău), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Sălaj County
Weather can differ a lot within Sălaj County: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zalău | May–Sep | None | 1–27°C | 688 mm |
| Şimleu Silvaniei | May–Sep | None | 1–28°C | 690 mm |