Romania is set to experience a day of rising temperatures on 20 October, with maximums expected to reach up to 23°C in the south-west of the country. However, light rainfall and temporary cloud cover are anticipated across several regions, particularly in Moldova.
According to Goldring.ro, overnight from 19 to 20 October, the sky will be variable with clouds in the north, centre, east, and south-east. Temporary rain is forecast for most of Moldova, and in more restricted areas of Dobrogea, Muntenia, Transylvania, and Maramureș. Quantities of rain could range from 2 to 8 litres per square metre, potentially exceeding 10-15 l/sqm in isolated parts of northern and eastern Moldova. At altitudes above 2000 metres in the Bucegi Mountains, snow is a possibility.
National Weather Overview for 20 October
Daytime maximum temperatures on 20 October will generally range from 14°C to 23°C, with the highest values concentrated in the south-west. Minimum temperatures across the country are expected to fall between 2°C and 14°C, with the lowest values in the depressions of eastern Transylvania and the highest along the coast and in the western hills. These daytime temperatures represent an increase from the previous day and will be close to seasonal norms in the east, south-east, and parts of central Romania, while exceeding climatological averages elsewhere.
The sky will be variable, with temporary cloudiness and light rain (1-5 l/sqm) in the morning in parts of Moldova and the mountains. Isolated light rain is also possible in eastern Transylvania, northern Muntenia, and northern Dobrogea. Wind will be light to moderate, with overnight intensifications in southern Banat, reaching speeds of 45-50 km/h. Fog is expected in central, southern, and eastern areas, particularly in the morning and at night.
In the north of the country, temperatures will reach a maximum of 15°C, with minimums of 8°C, and light rain is expected, as reported by AGRO TV Moldova. The wind will blow lightly from the north-west, up to 9 km/h.
City and Regional Forecasts
For the capital, Bucharest, the weather will be warm for the time of year, with a maximum temperature between 20°C and 22°C and a minimum of 7°C to 9°C. The sky will be variable, with fog and stratiform cloud formation overnight. In Cluj, maximum temperatures are forecast to reach 18°C, with minimums dropping to 6°C, and no precipitation is announced.
In the central region of Romania, maximum temperatures will reach 16°C, with minimums as low as 12°C. The southern regions of Moldova will see higher maximums of 18°C, with minimums also around 12°C. Wind across the country will generally be light to moderate.
Outlook for Maramureș and Beyond
For the Maramureș region, the period between 19 October and 1 November will see changeable weather. Temperatures are initially set to rise, with average maximums increasing from around 16°C on 19 October to 22°C by 21 October, according to Maramures Online. However, a sharp cooling is anticipated towards the end of the first week, with average maximums dropping to approximately 13°C on 23 October.
Following this, temperatures will show moderate variations, with average maximums ranging between 15°C and 19°C. The highest value during this subsequent period is projected for 28 October. Night-time temperatures in Maramureș will also fluctuate; minima are expected to be around 7°C between 19-21 October, rising to 10°C on 23 October, before settling around 6°C in the second week, with a potential drop to 4°C by the end of the forecast period.
The probability of precipitation will be higher in Maramureș between 21 and 27 October, with significant amounts of rainfall possible in the middle of this interval.
