AI-generatedBiertan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 698 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 380 m
Climate in Biertan
Biertan 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 3 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Biertan is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Biertan
The best time to visit Biertan is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 96 mm of precipitation.
Biertan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Biertan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Biertan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–28 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Biertan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–23 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Biertan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
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 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3718:38
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 07:19–08:18 · evening 17:57–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:19 · evening 18:56–19:08
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 Biertan 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 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Biertan in October?
In October, Biertan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Biertan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:37 – 18:38
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %72 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Biertan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Biertan (score 78 and 80). In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 48 mmbetter | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Biertan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January3° · 2.4 h
In January, Biertan is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 30 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in January24February6° · 3.6 h
In February, Biertan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 30 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in February44March12° · 4.9 h
In March, Biertan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in March75April18° · 6.3 h
In April, Biertan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in April73May23° · 7.3 h
In May, Biertan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in May76June26° · 8.3 h
In June, Biertan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in June69July28° · 8.7 h
In July, Biertan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in July74August28° · 8.4 h
In August, Biertan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in August80September23° · 6.3 h
In September, Biertan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in September78October17° · 5.0 h
In October, Biertan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in October35November10° · 3.2 h
In November, Biertan is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in November21December4° · 2.0 h
In December, Biertan is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Biertan.
Biertan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Biertan
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (15°). 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 | 21 | 3° | −5° | 2.4 h | 8 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 6° | −4° | 3.6 h | 8 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 12° | 0° | 4.9 h | 10 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 18° | 5° | 6.3 h | 12 | 65 |
| MayMay | 73 | 23° | 10° | 7.3 h | 14 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 26° | 13° | 8.3 h | 14 | 96 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 28° | 15° | 8.7 h | 14 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 28° | 15° | 8.4 h | 10 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 23° | 10° | 6.3 h | 9 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 17° | 5° | 5.0 h | 8 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 10° | 1° | 3.2 h | 8 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 4° | −4° | 2.0 h | 8 | 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
Sunshine hours in Biertan
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 5.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Biertan, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Biertan: 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, Biertan has about 8 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Biertan
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 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Biertan
How breezy and how cloudy Biertan 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 Biertan typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Biertan: variable cloud, with about 5.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Biertan
How often the day gets hot in Biertan (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, Biertan 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
Snow in Biertan
Snow is possible in Biertan, 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 Biertan.
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 Biertan
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Biertan 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.
Biertan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,910 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.
Good to know: Romania
- Currency
- Romanian Leu (RON)
- Language
- Romanian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +40
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Biertan vs Mediaș
In October the holiday weather in Biertan and Mediaș is about equally good (score 78 vs 80). During the day Mediaș is 1 °C warmer than Biertan.
| in October | Biertan | Mediaș |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Biertan
When is the best time to visit Biertan?
The best time to visit Biertan 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 Biertan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Biertan?
The wettest month is June with 96 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Biertan get?
Biertan gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Biertan in?
Biertan is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Biertan?
A nonstop flight from London to Biertan takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Biertan?
Biertan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 74, summer holidays 72, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 21.