October · Romania
Best time to visit Bucharest in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bucharest in October
Average temperature 14°C, 12 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
October in Bucharest scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 14°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bucharest mixes Belle Époque villas, Communist-era landmarks, and a busy Old Town around Lipscani.
October in Bucharest — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
October averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Bucharest (2nd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bucharest in October?
- In October, Bucharest averages 14°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Bucharest?
- October earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bucharest in October?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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