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Bucharest in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bucharest in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bucharest, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Bucharest in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Bucharest in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bucharest has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Bucharest in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bucharest for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +6°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +25°C.

Is Bucharest warm or cold in October?

Bucharest is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Bucharest:

Climate in Bucharest in October

Bucharest weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+18°C+10°C
Min. temperature
+3°C-6°C-19°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+31°C+26°C
Rainfall
45 mm40 mm27 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%78%85%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
17147
Cloudy days
3813
Rainy days
897
Snowy days
002

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 45 mm to 40 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 17 sunny days in September to 14 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Bucharest in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bucharest is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bucharest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 17 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bucharest wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Bucharest?

This is the weather in Bucharest in October 2023:
1 October
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+28°C
2 October
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+22°C
3 October
☀️
+24°C
4 October
☀️
+27°C
5 October
☀️
+26°C
6 October
☀️
+25°C
7 October
☀️
+26°C
8 October
☀️
+28°C
9 October
☀️
+18°C
10 October
☀️
+19°C
11 October
☀️
+20°C
12 October
☀️
+24°C
13 October
☀️
+25°C
14 October
☀️
+27°C
15 October
☀️
+27°C
16 October
☀️
+15°C
17 October
☀️
+16°C
18 October
☀️
+18°C
19 October
☀️
+21°C
20 October
☀️
+26°C
21 October
☀️
+31°C
22 October
☀️
+28°C
23 October
☀️
+25°C
24 October
☀️
+25°C
25 October
☀️
+26°C
26 October
☀️
+25°C
27 October
☀️
+24°C
28 October
☀️
+24°C
29 October
☀️
+24°C
30 October
☀️
+26°C
31 October
☀️
+25°C
In October 2023 Bucharest had 31 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bucharest climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bucharest in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2023 (+20°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 303 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1417 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bucharest in October:

Is October a good time to visit Bucharest?

October is a really good time to go to Bucharest. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bucharest.

Can you sunbathe in Bucharest in October?

October has mild temperatures in Bucharest. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bucharest rainy in October?

Bucharest is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Bucharest in October?

The amount of sunny days in Bucharest during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Romania

Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.

Monthly weather in Bucharest

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bucharest, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.