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Budapest in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Budapest in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Budapest, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Budapest in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Budapest in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 3 rainy days in the month and around 21 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Budapest has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Budapest in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Budapest for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +54°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +41°F.

Is Budapest warm or cold in February?

Budapest is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +27°F to +28°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Budapest, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Budapest in February

Budapest weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+37°F+41°F+52°F
Min. temperature
-11°F-4°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+68°F+77°F
Rainfall
18 mm21 mm31 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%76%66%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
7912
Cloudy days
201414
Rainy days
234
Snowy days
221

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +41°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 21 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 7 to 9.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Budapest in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Budapest is gradually increasing during February, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Budapest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 36 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Budapest wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 18 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Budapest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Budapest.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Budapest?

This is the weather in Budapest in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
+45°F
2 February
🌧️
+47°F
3 February
☀️
+49°F
4 February
☀️
+51°F
5 February
☀️
+51°F
6 February
☀️
+52°F
7 February
☀️
+47°F
8 February
☁️
+50°F
9 February
☀️
+62°F
10 February
☀️
+60°F
11 February
☀️
+64°F
12 February
☀️
+55°F
13 February
☀️
+49°F
14 February
☀️
+50°F
15 February
☀️
+61°F
16 February
☀️
+63°F
17 February
☀️
+57°F
18 February
☀️
+65°F
19 February
☀️
+54°F
20 February
☀️
+55°F
21 February
☀️
+45°F
22 February
☀️
+52°F
23 February
☀️
+54°F
24 February
☀️
+56°F
25 February
☀️
+52°F
26 February
☀️
+52°F
27 February
☀️
+54°F
28 February
☀️
+41°F
In February 2023 Budapest had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Budapest climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Budapest in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+31°F) and the highest in 2022 (+56°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Budapest in February:

Is February a good time to visit Budapest?

It’s always a good time to visit Budapest, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Budapest in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Budapest rainy in February?

Budapest is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Budapest in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Budapest in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Budapest

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Budapest, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.