AI-generatedBran at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 927 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,017 m
Climate in Bran
Bran has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Bran is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bran
The best time to visit Bran is from May to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 128 mm of precipitation.
Bran through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bran in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Bran in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Bran in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–19 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Bran in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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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: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:3318:35
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 07:15–08:13 · evening 17:55–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:15 · evening 18:54–19:05
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 Bran compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Bran in October?
In October, Bran is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bran.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:33 – 18:35
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bran
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Bran: score 76 against 63. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 56 mmbetter | 71 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bran month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January1° · 2.6 h
In January, Bran is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in January22February3° · 3.5 h
In February, Bran is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in February24March7° · 4.7 h
In March, Bran is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in March51April13° · 5.7 h
In April, Bran is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in April62May18° · 6.6 h
In May, Bran is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in May67June22° · 7.6 h
In June, Bran is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in June70July24° · 8.1 h
In July, Bran is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in July73August24° · 7.8 h
In August, Bran is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in August76September19° · 5.9 h
In September, Bran is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in September63October13° · 4.7 h
In October, Bran is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in October26November7° · 3.0 h
In November, Bran is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran in November20December2° · 2.1 h
In December, Bran is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bran.
Bran 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 Bran
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 20 | 1° | −8° | 2.6 h | 9 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 3° | −7° | 3.5 h | 8 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 7° | −3° | 4.7 h | 12 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 13° | 2° | 5.7 h | 15 | 86 |
| MayMay | 62 | 18° | 7° | 6.6 h | 18 | 123 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 22° | 10° | 7.6 h | 17 | 124 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 24° | 12° | 8.1 h | 17 | 128 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 24° | 12° | 7.8 h | 15 | 105 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 19° | 8° | 5.9 h | 11 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 13° | 3° | 4.7 h | 8 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 7° | −1° | 3.0 h | 8 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 2° | −6° | 2.1 h | 9 | 48 |
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 Bran
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 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bran, 43 % 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 Bran: 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, Bran has about 8 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bran
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 Bran
How breezy and how cloudy Bran 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 Bran typically peaks at 10 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 59 % of the sky over Bran: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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.
Snow
Snow in Bran
When Bran is likely to be white: 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
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- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Bran has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 16 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Bran
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bran 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.
Bran has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.4 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 55 min
- Distance
- 2,000 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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Bran vs Râșnov
In October Râșnov has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs 63). During the day Râșnov is 2 °C warmer than Bran.
| in October | Bran | Râșnov |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Sep |
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In October, Bran ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bran
When is the best time to visit Bran?
The best time to visit Bran is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bran?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Bran?
The wettest month is July with 128 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bran get?
Bran gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Bran in?
Bran is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bran?
A nonstop flight from London to Bran takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bran?
Bran has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 63, summer holidays 72, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 20.