December - February - (Winter)

The winter months in Romania can be extremely cold with average temperatures throughout the country dropping to below zero with strong, icy winds sweeping down from Russia. The country is normally blanketed in snow, and frequent snowstorms sweep through the country. The snow does create the perfect destination for skiing and other winter sports in the mountains and at the Romanian ski resorts such as Poiana Brasov, one of the best places to visit during the winter. Christmas Markets are some of the most beautiful in Sibiu and Cluj-Napoca. A simply spectacular experience featuring hundreds of merchants selling traditional handicrafts, wooden cottages, and mulled wine. The cities of Bucharest, Brasov, Sighi?oara, and Timisoara also feature Christmas markets and Christmas decorations that will not disappoint. The popular Christmas markets usually begin in mid-November and run through mid-January.

Events and Festivals

-Christmas Eve - December 24th

-Christmas Day - December 25th

-Second Day of Christmas - December 26th

-New Year's Eve - December 31st (Large parties in the capital city)

-New Year's Day - January 1st

-Christmas Markets - Mid-November - Mid-January - Sibiu, Cluj Napoca, Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara, and Timisoara.