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Harghita County, Romania

Racu

Racu is a village in Harghita County, Romania, 688 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,113 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now6°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,113
Local time23:27
46.45° N, 25.76° EElevation 688 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
Postal code537298
The year in Racuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low14° / 0°
Rain this month34mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Racu at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

77 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

22 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Racu

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct11°4°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct13°3°
Thu29 Oct13°3°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°4°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct8°0°9 mm
Sun1 Nov5°0°6.1 mm
Mon2 Nov7°1°
Tue3 Nov3°-2°10.3 mm
Wed4 Nov5°-3°1 mm
Thu5 Nov2°-6°

When to go to Racu

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353430526565677375593230
High-1°2°8°14°20°23°25°25°20°14°7°0°
Low-11°-10°-5°0°4°8°9°9°4°0°-4°-9°
Rain (mm)232229445977786244342735
Wet days7810101517151110899

What's on in Racu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Racu

All monuments

Outdoors around Racu

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Muntele FrumosViewpoints · 1,336 m
7.8 km
Varful InaltViewpoints · 1,246 m
8.4 km
Cabana Madarasi MenedékházMountain huts
9.6 km
Hegyi menedékhelyMountain huts
11 km
SkiGyimesSki area · 1 km of pistes · 4 lifts
17 km
Pârtia de schi VeresvirágSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
29 km
Ski VarságSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
30 km

Nature around Racu

Nature in Romania

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Romania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Racu

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Paltin 4 km →1977 · 108 km
7.2Lunca Jariștei 9 km ↗1986 · 109 km
7.0Păulești 6 km ↓1990 · 97 km
6.3Paltin 5 km ↗1990 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Racu

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Racu from above

Postal code

537298

Getting to Racu

Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHV
85 km
Bacău George Enescu International AirportBCM
88 km
Târgu Mureş Transilvania International AirportTGM
103 km
Racu hcRailway station
0.8 km
SiculeniRailway station
2.7 km
Mădăraș Ciuc HmRailway station
4.3 km

Places near Racu

Places with a climate like Racu

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Racu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Racu.
What is the hottest month in Racu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Racu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Racu?
June is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Racu?
The postal code of Racu is 537298.