AI-generatedSighetu Marmației at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,050 h
- Rain a year
- 1,177 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 270 m
Climate in Sighetu Marmației
Sighetu Marmației 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 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, Sighetu Marmației is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sighetu Marmației
The best time to visit Sighetu Marmației is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to October. Rain is frequent from November to March; the wettest month is July with 133 mm.
Sighetu Marmației through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sighetu Marmației in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Sighetu Marmației in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Sighetu Marmației in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Sighetu Marmației in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
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: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4218:38
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 07:23–08:24 · evening 17:56–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 18:57–19:10
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 Sighetu Marmației compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Sighetu Marmației in October?
In October, Sighetu Marmației is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:42 – 18:38
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %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 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
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
Compare two months in Sighetu Marmației
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 Sighetu Marmației: score 82 against 62. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 94 mm | 98 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sighetu Marmației month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · 2.4 h
In January, Sighetu Marmației is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 87 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in January12February6° · 3.2 h
In February, Sighetu Marmației is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in February29March10° · 4.8 h
In March, Sighetu Marmației is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in March68April17° · 6.4 h
In April, Sighetu Marmației is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in April72May22° · 7.7 h
In May, Sighetu Marmației is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in May74June25° · 8.6 h
In June, Sighetu Marmației is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in June74July27° · 8.8 h
In July, Sighetu Marmației is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 133 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in July82August27° · 8.9 h
In August, Sighetu Marmației is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in August76September22° · 6.3 h
In September, Sighetu Marmației is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in September62October16° · 4.9 h
In October, Sighetu Marmației is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in October25November10° · 3.2 h
In November, Sighetu Marmației is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației in November11December4° · 1.9 h
In December, Sighetu Marmației is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sighetu Marmației.
Sighetu Marmației 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 Sighetu Marmației
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 (15°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 3° | −3° | 2.4 h | 13 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 6° | −2° | 3.2 h | 13 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 10° | 1° | 4.8 h | 13 | 88 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 17° | 6° | 6.4 h | 13 | 81 |
| MayMay | 72 | 22° | 10° | 7.7 h | 15 | 114 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 25° | 14° | 8.6 h | 15 | 121 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 27° | 15° | 8.8 h | 16 | 133 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 27° | 15° | 8.9 h | 12 | 98 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 22° | 11° | 6.3 h | 11 | 99 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 16° | 7° | 4.9 h | 11 | 94 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 10° | 3° | 3.2 h | 12 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 4° | −2° | 1.9 h | 13 | 94 |
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
47.93° N, 23.89° E · 270 m · Europe/Bucharest
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sighetu Marmației
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 4.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Sighetu Marmației, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 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 Sighetu Marmației: 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, Sighetu Marmației has about 11 rainy days with 94 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sighetu Marmației
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 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 120 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 Sighetu Marmației
How breezy and how cloudy Sighetu Marmației 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 Sighetu Marmației typically peaks at 10 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 62 % of the sky over Sighetu Marmației: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 Sighetu Marmației
How often the day gets hot in Sighetu Marmației (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, Sighetu Marmației 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
Snow in Sighetu Marmației
When Sighetu Marmației 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 Sighetu Marmației.
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 Sighetu Marmației
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Sighetu Marmației 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.
Sighetu Marmației has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,790 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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Sighetu Marmației vs Baia Mare
In October Baia Mare has the better holiday weather (score 69 vs 62). During the day Baia Mare is 1 °C warmer than Sighetu Marmației.
| in October | Sighetu Marmației | Baia Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Sighetu Marmației
When is the best time to visit Sighetu Marmației?
The best time to visit Sighetu Marmației is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sighetu Marmației?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Sighetu Marmației?
Rain is frequent from November to March; the wettest month is July with 133 mm. The driest month is April with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sighetu Marmației get?
Sighetu Marmației gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sighetu Marmației in?
Sighetu Marmației is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sighetu Marmației?
A nonstop flight from London to Sighetu Marmației takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sighetu Marmației?
Sighetu Marmației has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 72, summer holidays 79, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 11.