AI-generatedBucharest at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 616 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 83 m
Climate in Bucharest
Bucharest 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 3 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Bucharest is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:2918:33
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 07:11–08:08 · evening 17:54–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:11 · evening 18:51–19:03
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 Bucharest in October?
In October, Bucharest is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bucharest.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:29 – 18:33
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %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 %92 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Bucharest
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 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Bucharest, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 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 Bucharest
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 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 Bucharest: 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, Bucharest has about 7 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bucharest
How breezy and how cloudy Bucharest 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 Bucharest typically peaks at 14 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 53 % of the sky over Bucharest: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Bucharest
How often the day gets hot in Bucharest (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, Bucharest 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 Bucharest
Snow is possible in Bucharest, 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 Bucharest.
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 Bucharest
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 (−4°), the warmest in July (19°). 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 | 23 | 3° | −4° | 2.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 6° | −3° | 3.8 h | 6 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 12° | 1° | 5.1 h | 9 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 17° | 6° | 6.5 h | 9 | 54 |
| MayMay | 83 | 23° | 12° | 7.9 h | 10 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 27° | 16° | 8.6 h | 11 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 29° | 19° | 9.5 h | 9 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 29° | 19° | 9.1 h | 6 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 24° | 14° | 7.0 h | 6 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 17° | 8° | 4.8 h | 7 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 11° | 4° | 2.8 h | 7 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 5° | −2° | 2.1 h | 7 | 44 |
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
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Best time to visit Bucharest
The best time to visit Bucharest 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.
Bucharest through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bucharest in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Bucharest in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Bucharest in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Bucharest in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bucharest
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 Bucharest: score 89 against 76. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 89better |
| Day high | 17° | 24° |
| Night low | 8° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 57 mm |
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 – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Bucharest month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January3° · 3 h
In January, Bucharest is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 43 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in January28February6° · 4 h
In February, Bucharest is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in February45March12° · 5 h
In March, Bucharest is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in March78April17° · 7 h
In April, Bucharest is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in April83May23° · 8 h
In May, Bucharest is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in May84June27° · 9 h
In June, Bucharest is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 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 Bucharest.
Bucharest in June76July29° · 10 h
In July, Bucharest is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in July81August29° · 9 h
In August, Bucharest is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in August89September24° · 7 h
In September, Bucharest is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in September76October17° · 5 h
In October, Bucharest is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in October38November11° · 3 h
In November, Bucharest is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bucharest.
Bucharest in November23December5° · 2 h
In December, Bucharest is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bucharest.
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Bucharest vs. Târgoviște
In October Bucharest has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 66). During the day Târgoviște is 2 °C cooler than Bucharest.
| in October | Bucharest | Târgoviște |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Bucharest ranks 3 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 3BucharestThis page17°76
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- 5Arad17°76
- 6Oradea16°70
- 7Alba Iulia16°67
- 8Iași15°67
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Bucharest 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.
Bucharest has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,110 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 Bucharest
When is the best time to visit Bucharest?
The best time to visit Bucharest 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 Bucharest?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Bucharest?
The wettest month is June with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bucharest get?
Bucharest gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Bucharest in?
Bucharest uses the time zone Europe/Bucharest: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bucharest?
A nonstop flight from London to Bucharest takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bucharest?
Bucharest has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 83, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 23.
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