AI-generatedRuse at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 599 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 39 m
Climate in Ruse
Ruse has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Ruse is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ruse
The best time to visit Ruse is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is June with 70 mm of precipitation.
Ruse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ruse in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Ruse in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Ruse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–26 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Ruse in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–8 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:2918:35
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 07:11–08:08 · evening 17:56–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:11 · evening 18:52–19:04
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 Ruse compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Ruse in October?
In October, Ruse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ruse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:29 – 18:35
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %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 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Ruse
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Ruse: score 90 against 81. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 53 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ruse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January4° · 2.8 h
In January, Ruse is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in January28February8° · 4.1 h
In February, Ruse is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in February54March13° · 5.2 h
In March, Ruse is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in March81April19° · 6.7 h
In April, Ruse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in April84May25° · 8.2 h
In May, Ruse is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in May77June29° · 9.2 h
In June, Ruse is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in June66July31° · 10.0 h
In July, Ruse is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in July69August31° · 9.6 h
In August, Ruse is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in August90September26° · 7.4 h
In September, Ruse is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in September81October19° · 5.2 h
In October, Ruse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in October46November12° · 3.2 h
In November, Ruse is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in November23December6° · 2.5 h
In December, Ruse is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruse.
Ruse in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ruse
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 (18°). 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 | 23 | 4° | −4° | 2.8 h | 7 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 8° | −2° | 4.1 h | 7 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 13° | 2° | 5.2 h | 8 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 19° | 7° | 6.7 h | 9 | 52 |
| MayMay | 84 | 25° | 12° | 8.2 h | 10 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 29° | 16° | 9.2 h | 10 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 31° | 18° | 10.0 h | 8 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 31° | 18° | 9.6 h | 6 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 26° | 13° | 7.4 h | 6 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 19° | 8° | 5.2 h | 7 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 12° | 4° | 3.2 h | 7 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 6° | −2° | 2.5 h | 7 | 44 |
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 Ruse
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 11.1 hours of daylight in Ruse, 47 % 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 Ruse: 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, Ruse has about 7 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ruse
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Ruse
How breezy and how cloudy Ruse 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 Ruse typically peaks at 14 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 53 % of the sky over Ruse: 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 Ruse
How often the day gets hot in Ruse (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, Ruse has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Ruse
Snow is possible in Ruse, 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 Ruse.
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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Ruse 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.
Ruse has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.7 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
- 2,140 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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Ruse vs Razgrad
In October the holiday weather in Ruse and Razgrad is about equally good (score 81 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Razgrad as in Ruse.
| in October | Ruse | Razgrad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Ruse ranks 7 of 22 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ruse
When is the best time to visit Ruse?
The best time to visit Ruse is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ruse?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Ruse?
The wettest month is June with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ruse get?
Ruse gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ruse in?
Ruse is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ruse?
A nonstop flight from London to Ruse takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ruse?
Ruse has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 83, summer holidays 68, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 23.