AI-generatedChișinău at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 491 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Chișinău
Chișinău 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 2 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Chișinău is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2118:19
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 07:02–08:02 · evening 17:38–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:02 · evening 18:38–18:50
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 Chișinău in October?
In October, Chișinău is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chișinău.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:21 – 18:19
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %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/Chisinau
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
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
Sunshine hours in Chișinău
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 Chișinău, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 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 Chișinău
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 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 Chișinău: 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, Chișinău has about 6 rainy days with 40 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chișinău
How breezy and how cloudy Chișinău 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 Chișinău typically peaks at 15 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 57 % of the sky over Chișinău: 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 Chișinău
How often the day gets hot in Chișinău (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, Chișinău 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 Chișinău
Snow is possible in Chișinău, 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 Chișinău.
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 Chișinău
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 | 24 | 2° | −4° | 2.3 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 5° | −3° | 3.4 h | 6 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 10° | 1° | 5.0 h | 8 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 16° | 6° | 7.0 h | 8 | 47 |
| MayMay | 89 | 22° | 12° | 9.1 h | 9 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 27° | 17° | 10.0 h | 9 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 29° | 19° | 10.5 h | 8 | 53 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 28° | 18° | 9.9 h | 6 | 37 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 22° | 13° | 7.3 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 16° | 8° | 5.2 h | 6 | 40 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 9° | 3° | 2.7 h | 6 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | 4° | −2° | 2.1 h | 6 | 33 |
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
47.01° N, 28.86° E · 24 m · Europe/Chisinau
Best time to visit Chișinău
The best time to visit Chișinău is from April to September. 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 58 mm of precipitation.
Chișinău through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chișinău in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Chișinău in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Chișinău in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 9–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Chișinău in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 19 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 Chișinău
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Chișinău: score 89 against 71. In May, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 89better |
| Day high | 16° | 22° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 40 mm | 47 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
Chișinău month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January2° · 2 h
In January, Chișinău is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in January27February5° · 3 h
In February, Chișinău is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in February38March10° · 5 h
In March, Chișinău is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in March77April16° · 7 h
In April, Chișinău is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in April89May22° · 9 h
In May, Chișinău is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in May88June27° · 10 h
In June, Chișinău is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 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 Chișinău.
Chișinău in June80July29° · 11 h
In July, Chișinău is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in July87August28° · 10 h
In August, Chișinău is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in August89September22° · 7 h
In September, Chișinău is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in September71October16° · 5 h
In October, Chișinău is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in October31November9° · 3 h
In November, Chișinău is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chișinău.
Chișinău in November25December4° · 2 h
In December, Chișinău is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chișinău.
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Chișinău vs. Tiraspol
In October the holiday weather in Chișinău and Tiraspol is about equally good (score 71 vs. 73). During the day it is about as warm in Tiraspol as in Chișinău.
| in October | Chișinău | Tiraspol |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Chișinău 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.
Chișinău has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.2 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
- 2,170 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 Chișinău
When is the best time to visit Chișinău?
The best time to visit Chișinău is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chișinău?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Chișinău?
The wettest month is June with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chișinău get?
Chișinău gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Chișinău in?
Chișinău uses the time zone Europe/Chisinau: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chișinău?
A nonstop flight from London to Chișinău takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chișinău?
Chișinău has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 25.
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