Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Bucharest | Belgrade | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Belgrade |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 8°C (46°F) | 9°C (48°F)▲ | Belgrade |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days▲ | 8 days | Bucharest |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 52 mm | 49 mm▲ | Belgrade |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 8h/day▲ | Belgrade |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h▲ | 15 km/h | Bucharest |
Bucharest and Belgrade 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.
Bucharest sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Belgrade is also comfortable at 18°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.
Bucharest reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Belgrade averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 9°C (48°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.
Bucharest receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during October. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Belgrade sees 49 mm over 8 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 17°C, lows of 8°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 18°C, lows of 9°C, 8 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 | Bucharest | Belgrade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 7d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 6°C | 6d | 7°C | 9d |
| Mar | 11°C | 8d | 12°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 9d | 17°C | 11d |
| May | 23°C | 11d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jun | 26°C | 12d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 29°C | 10d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 29°C | 7d | 28°C | 8d |
| Sep | 23°C | 7d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 17°C | 7d | 18°C | 8d |
| Nov | 10°C | 7d | 11°C | 8d |
| Dec | 4°C | 7d | 5°C | 10d |
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