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Brașov in August: Weather, Events and What to Do

The warmest and one of the driest months of summer, with two of the city's biggest festivals.

By Diana Published 6 min read
An Old Town street with café umbrellas and the green slopes of Tâmpa behind, under a summer sky Photo: Unsplash
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  1. Weather in August
  2. Events in August
  3. What’s open and what’s closed
  4. Best things to do in August
  5. Crowds and prices
  6. What to pack
  7. FAQ
  8. Sources

August is Brașov’s warmest month, with afternoons around 28°C, and it is drier than June and July, with rain on about 6 days. It’s a good month for festivals and mountain days: the Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival fills Piața Sfântul Ioan in mid-August (13–15 August in 2027), Oktoberfest usually opens at the end of the month, and the Transfăgărășan and Seven Ladders Canyon are open. Expect summer crowds until early September, and the odd heatwave.

Weather in August

These are the averages for the Brașov-Ghimbav weather station, 2015–2025, from the table in our Brașov weather and seasons guide:

August
Average high28°C (82°F)
Average low13°C (55°F)
Rainabout 61 mm on 6 days
Days with thunderstormsabout 7
Daylight14 h 49 min on 1 August, 13 h 23 min on 31 August
Sunrise / sunset05:59 / 20:48 on 1 August; 06:36 / 19:59 on 31 August

Sunrise and sunset times are from sunrise-sunset.org.

What it feels like: hot in the middle of the day, with fewer storms than in June and July, and still cool at night. Heatwaves can push the temperature to 35–37°C for a few days; the hottest day at the station since 2015 was 36.9°C, in August 2017. The evenings start to draw in noticeably: by the end of the month the sun sets before 20:00. In the mountains it is roughly 6°C colder for every 1,000 m you climb.

Check the live forecast in our What to wear today in Brașov tool before you set out.

Events in August

  • Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival. Three evenings of concerts in mid-August, with the main stage in Piața Sfântul Ioan. The 14th edition ran from 14 to 16 August 2026, with smaller stages at Juno Wine Garden, Coresi, WaldKafe, O’Peter’s Irish Pub and the fortified church in Bod. The 15th edition is set for 13–15 August 2027, and early-bird passes are on sale through biletebrasov.ro (Zile și Nopți, 18 August 2026).
  • Oktoberfest Brașov. A free-entry beer tent and funfair on Strada Turnului, next to Parcul Tractorul. The 2026 edition ran from 27 August to 6 September (oktoberfestromania.ro); in 2025 it started later, on 18 September. The 2027 dates are not out yet. Prices, the table booking and the venue are in our Oktoberfest Brașov guide.
  • Organ Nights at the Black Church. Saturdays at 18:00 through the summer, 35 lei, under-18s free (parish events page).
  • 15 August, the Assumption (Adormirea Maicii Domnului, or Sfânta Maria). A public holiday and one of the big Orthodox feasts. In 2026 it fell on a Saturday and in 2027 it falls on a Sunday, so there is no extra day off in either year (Digi24). The Black Church and Libearty publish their holiday closures, and 15 August isn’t among them; check smaller places before you go.

Line-up, passes and venues are in our Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival guide.

More dates for the coming weeks are on What’s on in Brașov.

What’s open and what’s closed

Everything seasonal is still running:

  • Seven Ladders Canyon: open daily, last entry 16:00, 25 lei for adults; closed at short notice in storms. See our Seven Ladders Canyon guide.
  • Transfăgărășan: open daily 07:00–21:00 in 2026, closed overnight (Economica.net).
  • Bran Castle: summer hours, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00–19:00 and Monday 12:00–19:00 (last entry).
  • Black Church: open until 19:00 (summer hours run to 15 October).
  • Peleș Castle: Wednesday to Sunday; closed on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Libearty Bear Sanctuary: tours Tuesday to Sunday at 09:45 and 11:00; closed on Monday.

Best things to do in August

  1. An evening at the Jazz & Blues Festival in Piața Sfântul Ioan, a short walk from Piața Sfatului.
  2. Oktoberfest at the end of the month, if the dates fall that way. Entry is free, so you can drop in for an hour; take a taxi or a bus towards Tractorul, since the tent is outside the Old Town.
  3. Seven Ladders Canyon early in the day, before the heat and the storms. Our canyon guide has the 17B bus times.
  4. Peleș Castle in Sinaia, about an hour by train, on a Wednesday to Friday. It’s indoors, which helps on a hot day. See our Peleș Castle guide.
  5. The Transfăgărășan, as a long day by car, or Sibiu by train. Our Brașov to Sibiu guide covers both.
  6. Sunset from Tâmpa. The cable car runs until 22:00 (22:30 on Friday and Saturday), so you can go up for the evening light and ride down after dark.

For hot or stormy afternoons, our rainy day guide lists the museums and indoor options.

Crowds and prices

August is peak season. Romanian schools are on holiday until 5 September 2027 (Order 3194/2026, via Edupedu), and our weather guide counts the 15 August weekend among the busiest of the summer.

  • Book Bran Castle tickets online; they often sell out in summer.
  • Plan popular day trips for weekdays, and check the festival dates above if you want a quiet weekend in the Old Town.
  • Expect a wait at the Tâmpa cable car: about 30 minutes at busy times, the operator says (panoramicbrasov.ro).

Room rates vary with the date, so compare festival weekends with other August dates before you book. Oktoberfest entry is free; the Jazz & Blues Festival sells passes.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sun cream: the August sun is strong in the middle of the day.
  • A warm layer for the evenings and for Tâmpa or the mountains.
  • A light rain jacket for the occasional storm.
  • Walking shoes with grip, and water for any hike.

FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Brașov?

Yes, for warm, mostly dry weather, festivals and mountain trips. It’s also one of the two busiest months, so book ahead. If you’d rather avoid the crowds, September has milder weather and far fewer people.

How hot is Brașov in August?

Average highs are about 28°C and lows about 13°C, which makes it the warmest month by day. Heatwaves can reach 35–37°C for a few days; the station’s hottest day since 2015 was 36.9°C in August 2017.

When is the Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival?

In mid-August. The 2027 edition is set for 13–15 August; the 2026 edition was on 14–16 August, with the main stage in Piața Sfântul Ioan.

When does Oktoberfest Brașov start?

It varies. The 2026 edition ran from 27 August to 6 September, and the 2025 edition from 18 September to 5 October. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced.

Is 15 August a holiday in Romania?

Yes. The Assumption of Mary is a public holiday. In 2026 it was a Saturday and in 2027 it is a Sunday, so neither year gets an extra day off.

Sources

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