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Lugoj weather & best time to visit

City break

Lugoj at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Sunshine a year
2,090 h
Rain a year
757 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
122 m

Climate in Lugoj

Lugoj 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 5 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Lugoj is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Lugoj

The best time to visit Lugoj is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 83 mm of precipitation.

Lugoj through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Lugoj in spring

Mar – May

67

Good

  • 13–24 °C by day
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Lugoj in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • 8.8 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Lugoj in autumn

Sep – Nov

66

Good

  • 12–24 °C by day
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Lugoj in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 5–7 °C by day
  • 2.7 h of sun a day
  • 30 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lugoj for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

79

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:4718:49

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 07:29–08:28 · evening 18:08–19:07
Blue hour
Morning 07:17–07:29 · evening 19:07–19:19

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 Lugoj compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°15°
Night-time low9°5°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Lugoj in October?

In October, Lugoj is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lugoj.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 2 min07:47 – 18:49
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 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 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %

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

Compare two months in Lugoj

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and June bring similar holiday weather to Lugoj (score 79 and 82). In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Lugoj
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score7982
Daytime high18°27°
Night-time low7°14°
Sunshine5.1 h8.5 hbetter
Rainy days8better12
Rainfall52 mmbetter83 mm
Muggy days0better3

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Lugoj month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January5° · 2.4 h

In January, Lugoj is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in January
20February7° · 3.7 h

In February, Lugoj is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in February
48March13° · 5.1 h

In March, Lugoj is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in March
78April19° · 6.5 h

In April, Lugoj is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in April
75May24° · 7.5 h

In May, Lugoj is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in May
82June27° · 8.5 h

In June, Lugoj is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in June
73July29° · 9.1 h

In July, Lugoj is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in July
74August30° · 8.9 h

In August, Lugoj is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in August
81September24° · 6.4 h

In September, Lugoj is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in September
79October18° · 5.1 h

In October, Lugoj is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in October
38November12° · 3.3 h

In November, Lugoj is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in November
17December5° · 2.0 h

In December, Lugoj is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lugoj.

Lugoj in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Lugoj

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 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (16°). 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.

OctoberDay 18°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan165°−3°2.4 h1151
FebruaryFeb207°−1°3.7 h1050
MarchMar4813°2°5.1 h1056
AprilApr7819°6°6.5 h1165
MayMay7524°11°7.5 h1378
JuneJun8227°14°8.5 h1283
JulyJul7329°16°9.1 h1075
AugustAug7430°16°8.9 h967
SeptemberSep8124°12°6.4 h966
OctoberOct7918°7°5.1 h852
NovemberNov3812°3°3.3 h1057
DecemberDec175°−1°2.0 h1059

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

45.69° N, 21.90° E · 122 m · Europe/Bucharest

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Lugoj

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,090 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lugoj, 46 % 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

Rain in Lugoj: 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.

Per year
757 mm on 121 days
Wettest month
Jun · 83 mm
Driest month
Feb · 50 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 52 mm

In October, Lugoj has about 8 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Lugoj

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 105 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Lugoj

How breezy and how cloudy Lugoj 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.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Lugoj typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
57 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 38 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 71 %
OctoberCloud cover 56 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Lugoj: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Lugoj

How often the day gets hot in Lugoj (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
39 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 18 °C

In October, Lugoj 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

Snow in Lugoj

Snow is possible in Lugoj, 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 days a year
11 days
Fresh snow a year
37 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Lugoj.

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 Lugoj

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Lugoj 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.

Lugoj has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    69

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    76

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    74

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • 2.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 35 min
Distance
1,760 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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Lugoj vs Caransebeș

In October the holiday weather in Lugoj and Caransebeș is about equally good (score 79 vs 79). During the day it is about as warm in Caransebeș as in Lugoj.

Lugoj vs Caransebeș, in October
in OctoberLugojCaransebeș
Holiday weather score7979
Daytime high18°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days88
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberLugoj 18°Caransebeș 18°
LugojCaransebeș
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Ranking

Romania in October: the best places

In October, Lugoj ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Slatina18°82
  3. 3Arad18°81
  4. 4Sânnicolau Mare18°81
  5. 5Râmnicu Vâlcea18°81
  6. 6Timișoara18°80
  7. 7Drobeta-Turnu Severin19°80
  8. 8LugojThis page18°79
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  1. 91 % similar75GradiškaBosnia and Herzegovina18°Best time: Apr – Oct
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Frequently asked questions about Lugoj

When is the best time to visit Lugoj?

The best time to visit Lugoj 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 Lugoj?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.

When does it rain most in Lugoj?

The wettest month is June with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 50 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Lugoj get?

Lugoj gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Lugoj in?

Lugoj is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Lugoj?

A nonstop flight from London to Lugoj takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,760 km.

Which school holidays are best for Lugoj?

Lugoj has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 76, summer holidays 74, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 17.