AI-generatedOradea at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 702 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 126 m
Climate in Oradea
Oradea has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Oradea is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:4918:47
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 07:30–08:30 · evening 18:06–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:30 · evening 19:06–19:18
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 Oradea in October?
In October, Oradea is mild: 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 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Oradea.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:49 – 18:47
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 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+3Europe/Bucharest
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Oradea
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 Oradea, 47 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Oradea
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 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 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 Oradea: 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, Oradea has about 8 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Oradea
How breezy and how cloudy Oradea 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 Oradea typically peaks at 13 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 56 % of the sky over Oradea: 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 Oradea
How often the day gets hot in Oradea (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, Oradea 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 Oradea
Snow is possible in Oradea, 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 Oradea.
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 Oradea
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 (−3°), the warmest in July (17°). 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 | 18 | 3° | −3° | 2.3 h | 10 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 6° | −2° | 3.6 h | 10 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 11° | 1° | 5.3 h | 10 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 17° | 6° | 6.8 h | 10 | 56 |
| MayMay | 80 | 22° | 11° | 8.1 h | 12 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 25° | 16° | 9.0 h | 11 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 27° | 17° | 9.3 h | 11 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 27° | 17° | 9.2 h | 8 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 22° | 13° | 6.7 h | 9 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 16° | 8° | 5.2 h | 8 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 10° | 3° | 3.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 4° | −1° | 1.8 h | 10 | 56 |
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
47.05° N, 21.92° E · 126 m · Europe/Bucharest
Best time to visit Oradea
The best time to visit Oradea is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is June with 77 mm of precipitation.
Oradea through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Oradea in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Oradea in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Oradea in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Oradea in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Oradea for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Oradea
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 Oradea: score 89 against 70. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 89better |
| Day high | 16° | 27° |
| Night low | 8° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 58 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
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 – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Oradea month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January3° · 2 h
In January, Oradea is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in January20February6° · 4 h
In February, Oradea is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in February38March11° · 5 h
In March, Oradea is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in March73April17° · 7 h
In April, Oradea is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in April80May22° · 8 h
In May, Oradea is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in May84June25° · 9 h
In June, Oradea is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in June83July27° · 9 h
In July, Oradea is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in July89August27° · 9 h
In August, Oradea is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in August83September22° · 7 h
In September, Oradea 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 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in September70October16° · 5 h
In October, Oradea is mild: 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 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in October31November10° · 3 h
In November, Oradea is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oradea.
Oradea in November18December4° · 2 h
In December, Oradea is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Oradea.
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Oradea vs. Debrecen
In October the holiday weather in Oradea and Debrecen is about equally good (score 70 vs. 71). During the day it is about as warm in Debrecen as in Oradea.
| in October | Oradea | Debrecen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Romania in October: the best places
In October, Oradea ranks 6 of 14 destinations in this country.
- Craiova18°80
- 2Constanța17°18°77
- 3Arad17°76
- 4Timișoara17°76
- 5Bucharest17°76
- 6OradeaThis page16°70
- 7Alba Iulia16°67
- 8Iași15°67
Planning a trip to Oradea
Weather for your travel dates
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Oradea 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.
Oradea has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.1 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 30 min
- Distance
- 1,690 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 Oradea
When is the best time to visit Oradea?
The best time to visit Oradea 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 Oradea?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Oradea?
The wettest month is June with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Oradea get?
Oradea gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Oradea in?
Oradea uses the time zone Europe/Bucharest: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Oradea?
A nonstop flight from London to Oradea takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Oradea?
Oradea has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 18.
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