AI-generatedBuzău at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 603 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 93 m
Climate in Buzău
Buzău has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Buzău is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Buzău
The best time to visit Buzău is from April to June and from August 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 70 mm of precipitation.
Buzău through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Buzău in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Buzău in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Buzău in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–25 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Buzău in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 20 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 – 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
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, August – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:2718:30
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 07:09–08:07 · evening 17:50–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:09 · evening 18:48–18:59
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 Buzău compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° 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 | 21° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Buzău in October?
In October, Buzău is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Buzău.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:27 – 18:30
- 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
- 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 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Buzău
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 Buzău: score 90 against 82. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 53 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Buzău month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January4° · 2.8 h
In January, Buzău is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in January29February6° · 4.0 h
In February, Buzău is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine 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 Buzău.
Buzău in February49March12° · 5.1 h
In March, Buzău is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in March80April18° · 6.7 h
In April, Buzău is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in April84May24° · 8.6 h
In May, Buzău is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in May79June28° · 9.3 h
In June, Buzău is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in June69July30° · 10.2 h
In July, Buzău is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in July75August30° · 9.7 h
In August, Buzău is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in August90September25° · 7.4 h
In September, Buzău is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in September82October18° · 5.2 h
In October, Buzău is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in October37November11° · 3.3 h
In November, Buzău is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău in November24December5° · 2.5 h
In December, Buzău is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buzău.
Buzău 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 Buzău
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 (18°). 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 | 4° | −4° | 2.8 h | 7 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 6° | −3° | 4.0 h | 6 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 12° | 2° | 5.1 h | 8 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 18° | 7° | 6.7 h | 10 | 55 |
| MayMay | 84 | 24° | 12° | 8.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 28° | 16° | 9.3 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 30° | 18° | 10.2 h | 9 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 30° | 18° | 9.7 h | 7 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 25° | 13° | 7.4 h | 6 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 18° | 8° | 5.2 h | 6 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 11° | 3° | 3.3 h | 7 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 5° | −3° | 2.5 h | 7 | 43 |
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 Buzău
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 Buzău, 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
Rain in Buzău: 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, Buzău has about 6 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Buzău
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 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 Buzău
How breezy and how cloudy Buzău 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 Buzău typically peaks at 14 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 54 % of the sky over Buzău: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Buzău
How often the day gets hot in Buzău (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, Buzău has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Buzău
Snow is possible in Buzău, 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 Buzău.
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 Buzău
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Buzău 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.
Buzău has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.7 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
- 2,120 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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Buzău vs Focșani
In October the holiday weather in Buzău and Focșani is about equally good (score 82 vs 80). During the day Focșani is 1 °C cooler than Buzău.
| in October | Buzău | Focșani |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Buzău
When is the best time to visit Buzău?
The best time to visit Buzău is from April to June and from August to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Buzău?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Buzău?
The wettest month is June with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Buzău get?
Buzău gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Buzău in?
Buzău is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Buzău?
A nonstop flight from London to Buzău takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,120 km.
Which school holidays are best for Buzău?
Buzău has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 83, summer holidays 73, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 24.