AI-generatedBacău at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 545 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 165 m
Climate in Bacău
Bacău has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Bacău is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bacău
The best time to visit Bacău is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 74 mm of precipitation.
Bacău through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bacău in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–23 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Bacău in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Bacău in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 9–23 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Bacău in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2818:28
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 07:09–08:09 · evening 17:47–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:09 · evening 18:46–18:58
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.
October in Bacău compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bacău in October?
In October, Bacău is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bacău.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:28 – 18:28
- 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
- 57 %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+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
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
Compare two months in Bacău
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 Bacău: score 86 against 72. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 43 mmbetter | 74 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bacău month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January2° · 2.1 h
In January, Bacău is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in January25February5° · 3.1 h
In February, Bacău is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in February39March11° · 4.5 h
In March, Bacău is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in March77April17° · 6.0 h
In April, Bacău is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in April84May23° · 7.6 h
In May, Bacău is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in May86June27° · 8.2 h
In June, Bacău is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in June78July29° · 8.9 h
In July, Bacău is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in July82August29° · 8.4 h
In August, Bacău is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in August85September23° · 6.1 h
In September, Bacău is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in September72October16° · 4.3 h
In October, Bacău is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in October31November9° · 2.4 h
In November, Bacău is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in November24December3° · 1.7 h
In December, Bacău is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bacău.
Bacău in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bacău
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 26 | 2° | −5° | 2.1 h | 6 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 5° | −4° | 3.1 h | 6 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 11° | 0° | 4.5 h | 8 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 17° | 5° | 6.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| MayMay | 84 | 23° | 10° | 7.6 h | 9 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 27° | 14° | 8.2 h | 10 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 29° | 16° | 8.9 h | 9 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 29° | 15° | 8.4 h | 6 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 23° | 11° | 6.1 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 16° | 6° | 4.3 h | 6 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 9° | 1° | 2.4 h | 6 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 3° | −4° | 1.7 h | 7 | 37 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Bacău
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 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bacău, 39 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bacău: 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, Bacău has about 6 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bacău
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 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Bacău
How breezy and how cloudy Bacău 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 Bacău typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Bacău: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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 Bacău
How often the day gets hot in Bacău (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, Bacău has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Bacău
Snow is possible in Bacău, 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 Bacău.
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.
Planning a trip to Bacău
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Bacău 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.
Bacău has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,060 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.
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Bacău vs Piatra Neamț
In October Bacău has the better holiday weather (score 72 vs 62). During the day Piatra Neamț is 1 °C cooler than Bacău. Piatra Neamț gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bacău | Piatra Neamț |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Bacău ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bacău
When is the best time to visit Bacău?
The best time to visit Bacău 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 Bacău?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Bacău?
The wettest month is June with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bacău get?
Bacău gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bacău in?
Bacău is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bacău?
A nonstop flight from London to Bacău takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bacău?
Bacău has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 84, summer holidays 81, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 25.