AI-generatedSfântu Gheorghe at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 618 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 552 m
Climate in Sfântu Gheorghe
Sfântu Gheorghe 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 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Sfântu Gheorghe is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sfântu Gheorghe
The best time to visit Sfântu Gheorghe 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 82 mm of precipitation.
Sfântu Gheorghe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sfântu Gheorghe in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Sfântu Gheorghe in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Sfântu Gheorghe in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Sfântu Gheorghe in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 2.5 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 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:3218:33
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 07:13–08:12 · evening 17:53–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:13 · evening 18:52–19:03
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 Sfântu Gheorghe compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° 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 | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Sfântu Gheorghe in October?
In October, Sfântu Gheorghe is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:32 – 18:33
- 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
- 58 %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 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- 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 Sfântu Gheorghe
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 Sfântu Gheorghe: score 86 against 61. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 44 mmbetter | 57 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sfântu Gheorghe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January1° · 2.3 h
In January, Sfântu Gheorghe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in January23February3° · 3.4 h
In February, Sfântu Gheorghe is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in February24March8° · 4.7 h
In March, Sfântu Gheorghe is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in March59April15° · 6.0 h
In April, Sfântu Gheorghe is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in April75May20° · 7.1 h
In May, Sfântu Gheorghe is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in May77June24° · 7.8 h
In June, Sfântu Gheorghe is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in June80July26° · 8.2 h
In July, Sfântu Gheorghe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in July86August26° · 8.1 h
In August, Sfântu Gheorghe is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in August80September20° · 6.1 h
In September, Sfântu Gheorghe is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in September61October15° · 4.7 h
In October, Sfântu Gheorghe is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in October21November8° · 2.9 h
In November, Sfântu Gheorghe is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in November21December2° · 1.9 h
In December, Sfântu Gheorghe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sfântu Gheorghe.
Sfântu Gheorghe in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sfântu Gheorghe
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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° | −8° | 2.3 h | 9 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 3° | −7° | 3.4 h | 8 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 8° | −2° | 4.7 h | 10 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 15° | 2° | 6.0 h | 11 | 61 |
| MayMay | 75 | 20° | 7° | 7.1 h | 13 | 74 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 24° | 11° | 7.8 h | 13 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 26° | 12° | 8.2 h | 12 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 26° | 12° | 8.1 h | 9 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 20° | 8° | 6.1 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 15° | 3° | 4.7 h | 8 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 8° | −1° | 2.9 h | 8 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 2° | −6° | 1.9 h | 8 | 37 |
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
45.87° N, 25.78° E · 552 m · Europe/Bucharest
Sunshine hours in Sfântu Gheorghe
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 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sfântu Gheorghe, 43 % 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 Sfântu Gheorghe: 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, Sfântu Gheorghe has about 8 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sfântu Gheorghe
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 Sfântu Gheorghe
How breezy and how cloudy Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe 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 58 % of the sky over Sfântu Gheorghe: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Sfântu Gheorghe
How often the day gets hot in Sfântu Gheorghe (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, Sfântu Gheorghe 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 in Sfântu Gheorghe
When Sfântu Gheorghe 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, it hardly ever snows in Sfântu Gheorghe.
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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Sfântu Gheorghe 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.
Sfântu Gheorghe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 49
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
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.1 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
- 2,010 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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Sfântu Gheorghe vs Brașov
In October the holiday weather in Sfântu Gheorghe and Brașov is about equally good (score 61 vs 64). During the day it is about as warm in Brașov as in Sfântu Gheorghe.
| in October | Sfântu Gheorghe | Brașov |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 64 |
| 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 Sfântu Gheorghe
When is the best time to visit Sfântu Gheorghe?
The best time to visit Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Sfântu Gheorghe?
The wettest month is June with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sfântu Gheorghe get?
Sfântu Gheorghe gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sfântu Gheorghe in?
Sfântu Gheorghe is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sfântu Gheorghe?
A nonstop flight from London to Sfântu Gheorghe takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sfântu Gheorghe?
Sfântu Gheorghe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 75, summer holidays 84, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 21.