AI-generatedFăgăraș at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 702 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 420 m
Climate in Făgăraș
Făgăraș 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 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Făgăraș is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Făgăraș
The best time to visit Făgăraș is from April to June and from August to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is June with 90 mm of precipitation.
Făgăraș through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Făgăraș in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Făgăraș in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–28 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Făgăraș in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Făgăraș in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, 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 – June, August – 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°
07:3518:36
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 07:17–08:16 · evening 17:56–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:17 · evening 18:55–19:06
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 Făgăraș 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 1.5 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 Făgăraș in October?
In October, Făgăraș is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:35 – 18:36
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Făgăraș
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Făgăraș (score 77 and 79). In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 59 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Făgăraș month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January2° · 2.5 h
In January, Făgăraș is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in January21February5° · 3.4 h
In February, Făgăraș is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in February42March10° · 4.7 h
In March, Făgăraș is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in March74April17° · 6.1 h
In April, Făgăraș is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in April73May22° · 7.2 h
In May, Făgăraș is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in May75June25° · 8.0 h
In June, Făgăraș is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in June62July27° · 8.3 h
In July, Făgăraș is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in July68August28° · 8.3 h
In August, Făgăraș is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in August79September22° · 6.2 h
In September, Făgăraș is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in September77October16° · 4.8 h
In October, Făgăraș is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in October38November10° · 3.2 h
In November, Făgăraș is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in November19December3° · 2.0 h
In December, Făgăraș is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Făgăraș.
Făgăraș in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Făgăraș
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 18 | 2° | −6° | 2.5 h | 10 | 38 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 5° | −5° | 3.4 h | 9 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 10° | −1° | 4.7 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 17° | 5° | 6.1 h | 12 | 69 |
| MayMay | 73 | 22° | 10° | 7.2 h | 14 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 25° | 13° | 8.0 h | 13 | 90 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 27° | 15° | 8.3 h | 13 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 28° | 15° | 8.3 h | 10 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 22° | 10° | 6.2 h | 9 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 16° | 5° | 4.8 h | 8 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 10° | 0° | 3.2 h | 9 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 3° | −5° | 2.0 h | 9 | 42 |
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 Făgăraș
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Făgăraș, 44 % 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 in Făgăraș: 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, Făgăraș has about 8 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Făgăraș
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 80 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 and clouds in Făgăraș
How breezy and how cloudy Făgăraș 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 Făgăraș typically peaks at 12 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 56 % of the sky over Făgăraș: 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 Făgăraș
How often the day gets hot in Făgăraș (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, Făgăraș 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 Făgăraș
Snow is possible in Făgăraș, 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 Făgăraș.
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 Făgăraș
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Făgăraș 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.
Făgăraș has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 77
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.3 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,960 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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Făgăraș vs Sighișoara
In October the holiday weather in Făgăraș and Sighișoara is about equally good (score 77 vs 78). During the day Sighișoara is 1 °C warmer than Făgăraș.
| in October | Făgăraș | Sighișoara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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In October, Făgăraș ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Făgăraș
When is the best time to visit Făgăraș?
The best time to visit Făgăraș 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 Făgăraș?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Făgăraș?
The wettest month is June with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Făgăraș get?
Făgăraș gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Făgăraș in?
Făgăraș is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Făgăraș?
A nonstop flight from London to Făgăraș takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Făgăraș?
Făgăraș has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 73, summer holidays 66, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 19.