AI-generatedBistrița at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 760 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 362 m
Climate in Bistrița
Bistrița 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 2 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Bistrița is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bistrița
The best time to visit Bistrița is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from August to October. The wettest month is July with 94 mm of precipitation.
Bistrița through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bistrița in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Bistrița in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Bistrița in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Bistrița in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bistrița for you.
Your best months: May – June, 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 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3818:37
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:20–08:20 · evening 17:55–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:20 · 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 Bistrița compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° 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 | 19° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bistrița in October?
In October, Bistrița is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bistrița.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:38 – 18:37
- 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
- 58 %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 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %68 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bistrița
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Bistrița: score 84 against 69. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 54 mmbetter | 75 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bistrița month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January2° · 2.3 h
In January, Bistrița is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in January20February5° · 3.3 h
In February, Bistrița is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in February34March10° · 4.9 h
In March, Bistrița is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in March72April17° · 6.6 h
In April, Bistrița is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in April76May22° · 8.0 h
In May, Bistrița is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in May81June25° · 8.9 h
In June, Bistrița is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in June80July27° · 9.1 h
In July, Bistrița is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in July84August28° · 9.1 h
In August, Bistrița is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in August79September22° · 6.4 h
In September, Bistrița is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in September69October16° · 5.2 h
In October, Bistrița is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in October28November10° · 3.3 h
In November, Bistrița is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in November17December3° · 1.8 h
In December, Bistrița is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bistrița.
Bistrița in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bistrița
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 17 | 2° | −6° | 2.3 h | 10 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 5° | −5° | 3.3 h | 9 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 10° | −1° | 4.9 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 5° | 6.6 h | 11 | 63 |
| MayMay | 76 | 22° | 9° | 8.0 h | 14 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 25° | 13° | 8.9 h | 13 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 27° | 14° | 9.1 h | 13 | 94 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 28° | 14° | 9.1 h | 10 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 22° | 10° | 6.4 h | 10 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 16° | 5° | 5.2 h | 9 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 10° | 0° | 3.3 h | 9 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 3° | −4° | 1.8 h | 10 | 52 |
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 Bistrița
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 5.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bistrița, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bistrița: 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, Bistrița has about 9 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bistrița
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 Bistrița
How breezy and how cloudy Bistrița 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 Bistrița 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 58 % of the sky over Bistrița: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Bistrița
How often the day gets hot in Bistrița (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, Bistrița 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 Bistrița
Snow is possible in Bistrița, 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 Bistrița.
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 Bistrița
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Bistrița 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.
Bistrița has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,860 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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Bistrița vs Târgu Mureș
In October Târgu Mureș has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 69). During the day Târgu Mureș is 1 °C warmer than Bistrița.
| in October | Bistrița | Târgu Mureș |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Bistrița
When is the best time to visit Bistrița?
The best time to visit Bistrița 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 Bistrița?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Bistrița?
The wettest month is July with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bistrița get?
Bistrița gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Bistrița in?
Bistrița is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bistrița?
A nonstop flight from London to Bistrița takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bistrița?
Bistrița has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 77, summer holidays 83, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 17.