Transylvania · AutumnMonth summary
Transylvania weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Transylvania in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Transylvania. August remains slightly better (+1.7 pts).
By trip type
Transylvania in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Transylvania is often underrated: 16°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 25°F | 37°F | 31% | 0.0in | 6.0h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 28°F | 43°F | 30% | 0.0in | 7.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 32°F | 52°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 50°F | 68°F | 46% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 77°F | 48% | 0.1in | 14.3h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.1in | 14.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 81°F | 26% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 73°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ October | 43°F | 61°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 36°F | 48°F | 31% | 0.1in | 6.8h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 30°F | 39°F | 31% | 0.1in | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Transylvania averages 61°F, 25% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Transylvania in October
Is October a good time to visit Transylvania?
October is an acceptable time for Transylvania (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Transylvania in October?
With 61°F max and 9.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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