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Slatina weather & best time to visit

City break

Slatina at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 31°
Sunshine a year
2,200 h
Rain a year
620 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
165 m

Climate in Slatina

Slatina has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Slatina is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Slatina

The best time to visit Slatina 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 77 mm of precipitation.

Slatina through the seasons

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

Slatina in spring

Mar – May

71

Good

  • 13–24 °C by day
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Slatina in summer

Jun – Aug

68

Good

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • 9.3 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Slatina in autumn

Sep – Nov

69

Good

  • 11–25 °C by day
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Slatina in winter

Dec – Feb

25

Poor

  • 4–7 °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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Slatina 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

82

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 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:3618:40

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 07:18–08:15 · evening 18:01–18:58
Blue hour
Morning 07:07–07:18 · evening 18:58–19:10

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 Slatina 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 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Slatina in October?

In October, Slatina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Slatina.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 4 min07:36 – 18:40
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 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %

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 Slatina

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 Slatina: score 88 against 82. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Slatina
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score8288better
Daytime high18°25°
Night-time low8°13°
Sunshine5.1 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days6better7
Rainfall49 mm54 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Slatina month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

23January4° · 2.9 h

In January, Slatina is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in January
29February7° · 4.1 h

In February, Slatina is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in February
53March13° · 5.3 h

In March, Slatina is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in March
81April19° · 6.7 h

In April, Slatina 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 53 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in April
80May24° · 7.9 h

In May, Slatina is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in May
74June28° · 8.9 h

In June, Slatina is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in June
63July31° · 9.7 h

In July, Slatina is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in July
67August31° · 9.2 h

In August, Slatina is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in August
88September25° · 7.1 h

In September, Slatina is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in September
82October18° · 5.1 h

In October, Slatina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in October
38November11° · 3.0 h

In November, Slatina is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Slatina.

Slatina in November
23December5° · 2.3 h

In December, Slatina is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 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 Slatina.

Slatina in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Slatina

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.

OctoberDay 18°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan234°−4°2.9 h742
FebruaryFeb297°−2°4.1 h629
MarchMar5313°2°5.3 h945
AprilApr8119°7°6.7 h953
MayMay8024°12°7.9 h1266
JuneJun7428°16°8.9 h1277
JulyJul6331°18°9.7 h1063
AugustAug6731°18°9.2 h852
SeptemberSep8825°13°7.1 h754
OctoberOct8218°8°5.1 h649
NovemberNov3811°3°3.0 h746
DecemberDec235°−2°2.3 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

44.43° N, 24.37° E · 165 m · Europe/Bucharest

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Slatina

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

Per year
2,200 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.3 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 Slatina, 46 % 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
Rain

Rain in Slatina: 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
620 mm on 99 days
Wettest month
Jun · 77 mm
Driest month
Feb · 29 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 49 mm

In October, Slatina has about 6 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Slatina

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Slatina

How breezy and how cloudy Slatina 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Slatina 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.

Year average
54 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 34 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 66 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 5.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Slatina: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Slatina

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

Hot days a year
52 days
Hottest month
Jul · 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 18 °C

In October, Slatina has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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

Snow in Slatina

Snow is possible in Slatina, 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
12 days
Fresh snow a year
44 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

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 Slatina.

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 Slatina

Weather for your travel dates

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

Slatina 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.

Slatina has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    73

    Good

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

    May – Jun

    79

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    66

    Good

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

    Oct

    82

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 6 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 2 h 55 min
Distance
1,990 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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Slatina vs Craiova

In October the holiday weather in Slatina and Craiova is about equally good (score 82 vs 82). During the day it is about as warm in Craiova as in Slatina.

Slatina vs Craiova, in October
in OctoberSlatinaCraiova
Holiday weather score8282
Daytime high18°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days67
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – OctApr – Jun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberSlatina 18°Craiova 18°
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Ranking

Romania in October: the best places

In October, Slatina ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. SlatinaThis page18°82
  2. 2Craiova18°82
  3. 3Râmnicu Vâlcea18°81
  4. 4Drobeta-Turnu Severin19°80
  5. 5Bucharest18°80
  6. 6Snagov18°80
  7. 7Orșova19°79
  8. 8Băile Herculane18°79
All destinations: Romania
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Frequently asked questions about Slatina

When is the best time to visit Slatina?

The best time to visit Slatina 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 Slatina?

July 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 Slatina?

The wettest month is June with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Slatina get?

Slatina gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Slatina in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Slatina?

A nonstop flight from London to Slatina takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,990 km.

Which school holidays are best for Slatina?

Slatina has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 79, summer holidays 66, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 23.