AI-generatedSnagov at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 633 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 102 m
Climate in Snagov
Snagov 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 3 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Snagov is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Snagov
The best time to visit Snagov 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 78 mm of precipitation.
Snagov through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Snagov in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Snagov in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Snagov in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–25 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Snagov in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 2.8 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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2918:33
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 07:11–08:09 · evening 17:53–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:11 · evening 18:51–19:02
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 Snagov compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Snagov in October?
In October, Snagov is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 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 Snagov.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:29 – 18:33
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 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 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Snagov
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 Snagov: score 88 against 80. 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 | 80 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 57 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Snagov month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January3° · 2.5 h
In January, Snagov is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in January27February6° · 3.8 h
In February, Snagov is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in February52March12° · 5.1 h
In March, Snagov is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in March80April19° · 6.5 h
In April, Snagov is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in April81May24° · 7.9 h
In May, Snagov is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in May74June28° · 8.6 h
In June, Snagov is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 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 Snagov.
Snagov in June65July31° · 9.5 h
In July, Snagov is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in July68August31° · 9.1 h
In August, Snagov is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in August88September25° · 7.0 h
In September, Snagov is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in September80October18° · 4.8 h
In October, Snagov is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 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 Snagov.
Snagov in October37November11° · 2.8 h
In November, Snagov is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov in November23December4° · 2.1 h
In December, Snagov is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Snagov.
Snagov 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 Snagov
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (16°). 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 | 24 | 3° | −5° | 2.5 h | 7 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 6° | −3° | 3.8 h | 7 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 12° | 0° | 5.1 h | 8 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 19° | 5° | 6.5 h | 10 | 58 |
| MayMay | 81 | 24° | 10° | 7.9 h | 11 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 28° | 14° | 8.6 h | 11 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 31° | 16° | 9.5 h | 9 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 31° | 15° | 9.1 h | 7 | 45 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 25° | 11° | 7.0 h | 6 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 18° | 6° | 4.8 h | 7 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 11° | 2° | 2.8 h | 7 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 4° | −3° | 2.1 h | 7 | 45 |
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
Sunshine hours in Snagov
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 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Snagov, 43 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 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 Snagov: 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, Snagov has about 7 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Snagov
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 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 Snagov
How breezy and how cloudy Snagov 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 Snagov typically peaks at 13 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 Snagov: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 Snagov
How often the day gets hot in Snagov (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, Snagov 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 in Snagov
Snow is possible in Snagov, 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 Snagov.
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 Snagov
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Snagov 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.
Snagov has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.3 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
- Distance
- 2,100 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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Snagov vs Bucharest
In October the holiday weather in Snagov and Bucharest is about equally good (score 80 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Bucharest as in Snagov.
| in October | Snagov | Bucharest |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Snagov
When is the best time to visit Snagov?
The best time to visit Snagov 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 Snagov?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Snagov?
The wettest month is June with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Snagov get?
Snagov gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Snagov in?
Snagov is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Snagov?
A nonstop flight from London to Snagov takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Snagov?
Snagov has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 80, summer holidays 67, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 24.