Cetate Synagogue

Synagogue Historic synagogue in Timiș County, Romania

Timișoara’s Cetate Synagogue sits in the Cetate district and reflects the city’s Jewish heritage; visitors include it on walking tours that cover architecture and local history.

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Cetate Synagogue
Strada Cetății / Cetate area, Timișoara, Romania
45.7565, 21.2260

How to Get to Cetate Synagogue #

The Cetate (Fortress) district is Timișoara’s historical center. From Timișoara Nord railway station, the synagogue is a 10-15 minute walk toward Piața Victoriei and the Cetate neighborhood.

Local tourist information centers can provide opening times for interior visits and any scheduled cultural events.

Tips for Visiting Cetate Synagogue #

  • Visit during a cultural festival to see the synagogue's role in Timișoara's Jewish history brought to life.
  • Contact local cultural associations for guided tours - many historical synagogues are open by appointment only.
  • Look for architectural details carved in wood and painted motifs that reflect the blend of local and Central European Jewish art.

Best Time to Visit Cetate Synagogue #

Best visited in spring through early autumn when the city is active and cultural programming is most frequent.

Spring and Summer (April-September)
Apr-Sep · 10-26°C
Warmer weather for walking Timișoara's Cetate district and seeing daytime exhibitions.
Autumn (September-November)
Sep-Nov · 5-18°C
Fewer tourists and softer light for interior photography; many cultural programs resume after summer.

Weather & Climate near Cetate Synagogue #

Climate

Cetate Synagogue's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (597 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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