Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Belgrade | Bucharest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F)▲ | 17°C (63°F) | Belgrade |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F)▲ | 8°C (46°F) | Belgrade |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 7 days▲ | Bucharest |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 49 mm▲ | 52 mm | Belgrade |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 7h/day | Belgrade |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Bucharest |
Belgrade and Bucharest are closely matched in October. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Belgrade sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Bucharest is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bucharest is the stronger choice in October. Belgrade receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Belgrade reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Bucharest averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Belgrade receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Bucharest sees 52 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Bucharest the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 9°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 8°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Belgrade | Bucharest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 9d | 3°C | 7d |
| Feb | 7°C | 9d | 6°C | 6d |
| Mar | 12°C | 10d | 11°C | 8d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 17°C | 9d |
| May | 22°C | 12d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 26°C | 12d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 29°C | 10d |
| Aug | 28°C | 8d | 29°C | 7d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 23°C | 7d |
| Oct | 18°C | 8d | 17°C | 7d |
| Nov | 11°C | 8d | 10°C | 7d |
| Dec | 5°C | 10d | 4°C | 7d |
Belgrade Weather in October
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