AI-generatedMiercurea Ciuc at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,910 h
- Rain a year
- 658 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 653 m
Climate in Miercurea Ciuc
Miercurea Ciuc has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, Miercurea Ciuc is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Miercurea Ciuc
The best time to visit Miercurea Ciuc is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. The wettest month is June with 92 mm of precipitation.
Miercurea Ciuc through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Miercurea Ciuc in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Miercurea Ciuc in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Miercurea Ciuc in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–21 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Miercurea Ciuc in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–2 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
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: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:3218:32
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 07:14–08:13 · evening 17:52–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:14 · 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.
October in Miercurea Ciuc compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Miercurea Ciuc in October?
In October, Miercurea Ciuc is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:32 – 18:32
- 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
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %75 %
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 Miercurea Ciuc
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Miercurea Ciuc: score 85 against 62. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 45 mmbetter | 60 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Miercurea Ciuc month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−1° · 2.1 h
In January, Miercurea Ciuc is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in January23February2° · 3.4 h
In February, Miercurea Ciuc is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in February23March8° · 4.8 h
In March, Miercurea Ciuc is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in March58April15° · 6.0 h
In April, Miercurea Ciuc is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in April73May20° · 7.1 h
In May, Miercurea Ciuc is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in May75June24° · 7.8 h
In June, Miercurea Ciuc is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in June79July26° · 8.3 h
In July, Miercurea Ciuc is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in July85August26° · 8.2 h
In August, Miercurea Ciuc is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in August80September21° · 6.2 h
In September, Miercurea Ciuc is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in September62October15° · 4.6 h
In October, Miercurea Ciuc is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in October21November7° · 2.6 h
In November, Miercurea Ciuc is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc in November21December0° · 1.7 h
In December, Miercurea Ciuc is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Miercurea Ciuc.
Miercurea Ciuc 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 Miercurea Ciuc
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 20 | −1° | −11° | 2.1 h | 9 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 2° | −9° | 3.4 h | 8 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 8° | −5° | 4.8 h | 10 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 15° | 0° | 6.0 h | 12 | 64 |
| MayMay | 73 | 20° | 5° | 7.1 h | 14 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 24° | 9° | 7.8 h | 14 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 26° | 10° | 8.3 h | 13 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 26° | 9° | 8.2 h | 10 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 21° | 5° | 6.2 h | 9 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 15° | 1° | 4.6 h | 8 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 7° | −4° | 2.6 h | 8 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 0° | −9° | 1.7 h | 8 | 38 |
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 Miercurea Ciuc
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 4.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Miercurea Ciuc, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 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 Miercurea Ciuc: 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, Miercurea Ciuc has about 8 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Miercurea Ciuc
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 and clouds in Miercurea Ciuc
How breezy and how cloudy Miercurea Ciuc 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 Miercurea Ciuc 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Miercurea Ciuc: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 Miercurea Ciuc
How often the day gets hot in Miercurea Ciuc (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, Miercurea Ciuc has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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 Miercurea Ciuc
When Miercurea Ciuc is likely to be white: 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, Miercurea Ciuc has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
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Miercurea Ciuc 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.
Miercurea Ciuc has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.9 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 55 min
- Distance
- 1,990 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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In October the holiday weather in Miercurea Ciuc and Sfântu Gheorghe is about equally good (score 62 vs 61). During the day it is about as warm in Sfântu Gheorghe as in Miercurea Ciuc.
| in October | Miercurea Ciuc | Sfântu Gheorghe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Miercurea Ciuc
When is the best time to visit Miercurea Ciuc?
The best time to visit Miercurea Ciuc is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Miercurea Ciuc?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Miercurea Ciuc?
The wettest month is June with 92 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Miercurea Ciuc get?
Miercurea Ciuc gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Miercurea Ciuc in?
Miercurea Ciuc is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Miercurea Ciuc?
A nonstop flight from London to Miercurea Ciuc takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Miercurea Ciuc?
Miercurea Ciuc has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 73, summer holidays 83, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 21.