AI-generatedArad at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 665 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 109 m
Climate in Arad
Arad has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Arad is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:5018:51
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:31–08:31 · evening 18:10–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:31 · evening 19:09–19:21
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Arad in October?
In October, Arad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Arad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:50 – 18:51
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Bucharest
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %75 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Arad
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Arad, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Arad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Arad: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Arad has about 8 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Arad
How breezy and how cloudy Arad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Arad typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Arad: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Arad
How often the day gets hot in Arad (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Arad has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Arad
Snow is possible in Arad, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Arad.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 4° | −2° | 2.4 h | 9 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 7° | −1° | 3.7 h | 9 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 11° | 2° | 5.4 h | 9 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 17° | 7° | 7.1 h | 10 | 55 |
| MayMay | 81 | 22° | 12° | 8.4 h | 12 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 26° | 16° | 9.5 h | 11 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 28° | 18° | 10.0 h | 10 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 28° | 18° | 9.7 h | 8 | 59 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 23° | 13° | 7.1 h | 8 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 17° | 8° | 5.5 h | 8 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 36 | 11° | 4° | 3.5 h | 9 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 5° | −1° | 2.0 h | 9 | 54 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.18° N, 21.32° E · 109 m · Europe/Bucharest
Best time to visit Arad
The best time to visit Arad is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to July and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 72 mm of precipitation.
Arad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arad in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Arad in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Arad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Arad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Arad for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Arad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Arad: score 85 against 76. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 85better |
| Day high | 17° | 26° |
| Night low | 8° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 44 mmbetter | 72 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Arad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January4° · 2 h
In January, Arad is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in January22February7° · 4 h
In February, Arad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in February44March11° · 5 h
In March, Arad is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in March78April17° · 7 h
In April, Arad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in April81May22° · 8 h
In May, Arad is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in May85June26° · 10 h
In June, Arad is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in June82July28° · 10 h
In July, Arad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in July85August28° · 10 h
In August, Arad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in August84September23° · 7 h
In September, Arad is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in September76October17° · 6 h
In October, Arad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in October36November11° · 4 h
In November, Arad is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arad.
Arad in November18December5° · 2 h
In December, Arad is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arad.
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Arad vs. Timișoara
In October the holiday weather in Arad and Timișoara is about equally good (score 76 vs. 76). During the day it is about as warm in Timișoara as in Arad. Timișoara gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Arad | Timișoara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Arad ranks 3 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 3AradThis page17°76
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- 5Bucharest17°76
- 6Oradea16°70
- 7Alba Iulia16°67
- 8Iași15°67
Planning a trip to Arad
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Arad in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Arad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,690 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Arad
When is the best time to visit Arad?
The best time to visit Arad is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Arad?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Arad?
The wettest month is June with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arad get?
Arad gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Arad in?
Arad uses the time zone Europe/Bucharest: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Arad?
A nonstop flight from London to Arad takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arad?
Arad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 19.
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