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Silistra weather & best time to visit

City break

Silistra at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Sunshine a year
2,270 h
Rain a year
557 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
25 m

Climate in Silistra

Silistra 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 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Silistra is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Silistra

The best time to visit Silistra 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 58 mm of precipitation.

Silistra through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Silistra in spring

Mar – May

73

Good

  • 13–25 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Silistra in summer

Jun – Aug

70

Good

  • 29–31 °C by day
  • 9.8 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Silistra in autumn

Sep – Nov

72

Good

  • 12–26 °C by day
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Silistra in winter

Dec – Feb

25

Poor

  • 4–7 °C by day
  • 3.1 h of sun a day
  • 20 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Silistra for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

81

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:2418:29

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 07:06–08:03 · evening 17:50–18:47
Blue hour
Morning 06:55–07:06 · evening 18:47–18:58

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 Silistra compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°15°
Night-time low10°5°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Silistra in October?

In October, Silistra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Silistra.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 5 min07:24 – 18:29
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %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 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %

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 Silistra

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Silistra: 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.

October vs September, Silistra
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score8190better
Daytime high19°26°
Night-time low8°12°
Sunshine5.1 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days76better
Rainfall51 mm51 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Silistra month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

23January4° · 2.7 h

In January, Silistra is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in January
30February7° · 4.0 h

In February, Silistra is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in February
52March13° · 5.0 h

In March, Silistra is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in March
81April19° · 6.8 h

In April, Silistra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in April
86May25° · 8.4 h

In May, Silistra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in May
75June29° · 9.4 h

In June, Silistra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in June
66July31° · 10.2 h

In July, Silistra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in July
70August31° · 9.7 h

In August, Silistra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 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 Silistra.

Silistra in August
90September26° · 7.4 h

In September, Silistra is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in September
81October19° · 5.1 h

In October, Silistra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in October
45November12° · 3.2 h

In November, Silistra is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Silistra.

Silistra in November
23December6° · 2.5 h

In December, Silistra 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 Silistra.

Silistra in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Silistra

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 (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.

OctoberDay 19°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan234°−4°2.7 h746
FebruaryFeb307°−2°4.0 h634
MarchMar5213°2°5.0 h845
AprilApr8119°6°6.8 h946
MayMay8625°11°8.4 h1053
JuneJun7529°16°9.4 h1058
JulyJul6631°17°10.2 h848
AugustAug7031°17°9.7 h536
SeptemberSep9026°12°7.4 h651
OctoberOct8119°8°5.1 h751
NovemberNov4512°3°3.2 h746
DecemberDec236°−2°2.5 h744

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

44.12° N, 27.26° E · 25 m · Europe/Sofia

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Silistra

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,270 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Silistra, 46 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 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 Silistra: 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.

Per year
557 mm on 89 days
Wettest month
Jun · 58 mm
Driest month
Feb · 34 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 51 mm

In October, Silistra has about 7 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Silistra

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 75 min
Olive skin
about 95 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 Silistra

How breezy and how cloudy Silistra 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.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Silistra typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 30 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 67 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Silistra: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 Silistra

How often the day gets hot in Silistra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
60 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 19 °C

In October, Silistra 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

Snow in Silistra

Snow is possible in Silistra, 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 days a year
9 days
Fresh snow a year
44 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Silistra.

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 Silistra

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Silistra 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.

Silistra has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    72

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    84

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    69

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 9.9 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    81

    Excellent

    • 19 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    23

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • 2.6 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 10 min
Distance
2,210 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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Silistra vs Dobrich

In October the holiday weather in Silistra and Dobrich is about equally good (score 81 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Dobrich as in Silistra.

Silistra vs Dobrich, in October
in OctoberSilistraDobrich
Holiday weather score8180
Daytime high19°19°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days77
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – OctMay – Oct

Through the year

OctoberSilistra 19°Dobrich 19°
SilistraDobrich
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Ranking

Bulgaria in October: the best places

In October, Silistra ranks 7 of 22 destinations in this country.

  1. Blagoevgrad20°86
  2. 2Sandanski21°85
  3. 3Pazardzhik19°83
  4. 4Pleven20°82
  5. 5Stara Zagora20°82
  6. 6Bansko18°82
  7. 7SilistraThis page19°81
  8. 8Razgrad19°81
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Frequently asked questions about Silistra

When is the best time to visit Silistra?

The best time to visit Silistra 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 Silistra?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Silistra?

The wettest month is June with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 34 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Silistra get?

Silistra gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Silistra in?

Silistra is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Silistra?

A nonstop flight from London to Silistra takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,210 km.

Which school holidays are best for Silistra?

Silistra has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 84, summer holidays 69, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 23.