AI-generatedSulina at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 444 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Sulina
Sulina has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Sulina is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sulina
The best time to visit Sulina is from July to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is June with 48 mm of precipitation.
Sulina through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sulina in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–19 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Sulina in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Sulina in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Sulina in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:1618:18
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 06:57–07:56 · evening 17:38–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:46–06:57 · evening 18:37–18:48
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 Sulina 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 14° at the end. The sea cools from 19° to 15°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Sea | 19° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Sulina in October?
In October, Sulina is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:16 – 18:18
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %6 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Sulina
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 Sulina: score 98 against 26. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 21° |
| Sea | 17.4° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 34 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sulina month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January4° · Sea 7° · 2.4 h
In January, Sulina is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in January20February5° · Sea 5° · 3.6 h
In February, Sulina is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in February22March8° · Sea 6° · 4.8 h
In March, Sulina is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in March28April13° · Sea 10° · 6.8 h
In April, Sulina is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in April37May19° · Sea 16° · 9.0 h
In May, Sulina is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in May81June24° · Sea 21° · 10.2 h
In June, Sulina is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. 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. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in June96July27° · Sea 24° · 10.8 h
In July, Sulina is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in July98August27° · Sea 25° · 10.0 h
In August, Sulina is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in August66September22° · Sea 22° · 7.7 h
In September, Sulina is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in September26October16° · Sea 17° · 5.2 h
In October, Sulina is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in October17November11° · Sea 13° · 3.0 h
In November, Sulina is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina in November16December6° · Sea 9° · 2.4 h
In December, Sulina is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulina.
Sulina 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 Sulina
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°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 4° | −1° | 6.6° | 2.4 h | 7 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 5° | 0° | 5.4° | 3.6 h | 6 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 8° | 4° | 6.2° | 4.8 h | 7 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 13° | 9° | 10.0° | 6.8 h | 8 | 37 |
| MayMay | 37 | 19° | 15° | 16.0° | 9.0 h | 8 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 24° | 19° | 21.1° | 10.2 h | 8 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 27° | 21° | 23.9° | 10.8 h | 6 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 27° | 21° | 24.6° | 10.0 h | 5 | 34 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 22° | 17° | 21.5° | 7.7 h | 6 | 41 |
| OctoberOct | 26 | 16° | 12° | 17.4° | 5.2 h | 6 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 11° | 6° | 13.2° | 3.0 h | 6 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 6° | 1° | 9.4° | 2.4 h | 7 | 35 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Sulina
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.7 – 19.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sulina ranges from 5.4 °C in February to 24.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.4 and 25.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.6° | 5.4° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.4° | 4.6° | 6.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.2° | 5.1° | 7.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.0° | 8.6° | 11.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.0° | 14.3° | 17.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.1° | 19.7° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 22.4° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.6° | 23.4° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 21.5° | 20.3° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 17.4° | 15.7° | 19.0° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 13.2° | 11.9° | 14.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.4° | 8.3° | 10.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sulina
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 5.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sulina, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 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 Sulina: 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, Sulina has about 6 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sulina
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Sulina
How breezy and how cloudy Sulina 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 Sulina typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Sulina: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Sulina
How often the day gets hot in Sulina (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, Sulina 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 Sulina
Snow is possible in Sulina, 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 Sulina.
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 Sulina
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sulina 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.
Sulina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 26
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.4 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 15 min
- Distance
- 2,320 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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Sulina vs Izmail
In October the holiday weather in Sulina and Izmail is about equally good (score 26 vs 25). During the day Izmail is 2 °C warmer than Sulina.
| in October | Sulina | Izmail |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Sea | 17° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Apr – Oct |
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- 31SulinaThis page16°17°26
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Frequently asked questions about Sulina
When is the best time to visit Sulina?
The best time to visit Sulina is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sulina?
The sea temperature in Sulina ranges from 5.4 °C in February to 24.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Sulina in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Sulina?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Sulina?
The wettest month is June with 48 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sulina get?
Sulina gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in January there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Sulina in?
Sulina is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sulina?
A nonstop flight from London to Sulina takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sulina?
Sulina has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 46, summer holidays 97, October half-term 26, Christmas holidays 16.