Weather forecast for the Sultan's Trail: Belgrade - Sofia in October

October along the Sultan's Trail from Belgrade to Sofia is marked by varied weather conditions with fluctuating temperatures. The region experiences a mix of sun and clouds, interspersed with periods of rain, which brings cooler days and some chill at night. Temperatures during the day range from the mid-teens to the low twenties Celsius, dropping to single digits at night. The area sees occasional heavier showers, particularly towards the end of the month, highlighting the transitional nature of the season.

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Start date
Oct 17
Start town
Belgrade
End date
Nov 11
End town
Sofia
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
26
Total distance
556 km
Daily distance
21.4 km
Average high
16°C
Average low
7°C
Average precipitation
1.4 mm/day

The month of October along the Sultan's Trail from Belgrade to Sofia begins with mostly sunny and partly cloudy days, with high temperatures reaching up to 28°C in Belgrade, while Avala and Grocka experience cooler highs around 19-24°C. Early rainfall is light, peaking with moderate rain around 11.8 mm. The nights are cooler, often dipping below 14°C.

As the days progress, the weather fluctuates, with sunny spells interrupted by patchy rain and occasional heavy showers. Locations such as Smederevo and Mihajlovac experience varying conditions, including sunny days with highs reaching up to 28°C contrasting with cooler, rainy periods.

Mid-month, the pattern stabilizes again showing a blend of sunny and cloudy days, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 27°C during the day and nights getting chillier, even dropping to as low as 1°C. Precipitation is moderate, with intermittent bursts like the 17.7 mm in Mihajlovac.

Towards the end of the month, the weather becomes more unsettled, with Sofia maintaining cooler temperatures typically between 10°C and 23°C. The nights frequently hit single digits, with significant rain events measured up to 7.1 mm. Patchy rain and overcast skies dominate, but conditions remain bearably warm during daylight hours.

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