Hungary · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Budapest are April, May and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Budapest sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in January (around 5°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 526mm — June is typically the wettest month (~60mm) and February the driest (~30mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / -1°C | 33mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / 0°C | 30mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 12° / 4°C | 31mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 9°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 23° / 13°C | 57mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 27° / 16°C | 60mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 29° / 18°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 29° / 18°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 23° / 13°C | 46mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 17° / 9°C | 44mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 11° / 4°C | 46mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 5° / 0°C | 38mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Budapest is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Budapest is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 30mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Budapest is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 31mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Budapest is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Budapest is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Budapest is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Budapest is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Budapest is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Budapest is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Budapest is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Budapest is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (40°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Budapest is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf