Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Skopje | Bucharest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 19°C (66°F)▲ | 17°C (63°F) | Skopje |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F)▲ | 8°C (46°F) | Skopje |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 7 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 50 mm▲ | 52 mm | Skopje |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 7h/day | Skopje |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 9 km/h▲ | 14 km/h | Skopje |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Skopje edges ahead as the better destination in October. Skopje offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Bucharest sees 7 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Skopje sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Bucharest is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October. Skopje receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Skopje reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 10°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 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Skopje receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during October. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Bucharest sees 52 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 19°C, lows of 9°C, 7 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 | Skopje | Bucharest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 6°C | 8d | 3°C | 7d |
| Feb | 9°C | 8d | 6°C | 6d |
| Mar | 13°C | 9d | 11°C | 8d |
| Apr | 18°C | 10d | 17°C | 9d |
| May | 23°C | 10d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jun | 28°C | 8d | 26°C | 12d |
| Jul | 31°C | 5d | 29°C | 10d |
| Aug | 31°C | 4d | 29°C | 7d |
| Sep | 26°C | 6d | 23°C | 7d |
| Oct | 19°C | 7d | 17°C | 7d |
| Nov | 13°C | 8d | 10°C | 7d |
| Dec | 7°C | 9d | 4°C | 7d |
Skopje Weather in October
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Bucharest Weather in October
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