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Budapest in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Budapest in March 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Budapest in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 12 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 31 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
31 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Budapest has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Budapest in March

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

Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +23°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +54°F.

Is Budapest warm or cold in March?

Budapest is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +36°F.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Budapest:

Climate in Budapest in March

Budapest weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+41°F+52°F+63°F
Min. temperature
-4°F+9°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+77°F+86°F
Rainfall
21 mm31 mm46 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%66%61%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1015 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
91215
Cloudy days
14149
Rainy days
346
Snowy days
210

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 21 mm to 31 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 9 to 12.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Budapest is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Budapest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. Budapest is amazing in March with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March 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.

How was the weather last March in Budapest?

This is the weather in Budapest in March 2023:
1 March
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+54°F
2 March
☀️
+53°F
3 March
☀️
+48°F
4 March
☁️
+42°F
5 March
☀️
+47°F
6 March
☀️
+51°F
7 March
☀️
+38°F
8 March
☀️
+52°F
9 March
☀️
+54°F
10 March
☀️
+51°F
11 March
☀️
+47°F
12 March
☀️
+47°F
13 March
☀️
+56°F
14 March
☀️
+59°F
15 March
☀️
+63°F
16 March
☁️
+48°F
17 March
☀️
+55°F
18 March
☀️
+54°F
19 March
☀️
+56°F
20 March
☀️
+52°F
21 March
☀️
+61°F
22 March
☀️
+72°F
23 March
☀️
+78°F
24 March
☀️
+76°F
25 March
☀️
+73°F
26 March
☀️
+72°F
27 March
☀️
+65°F
28 March
☀️
+76°F
29 March
☀️
+76°F
30 March
☀️
+63°F
31 March
🌧️
+53°F
In March 2023 Budapest had 28 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 46%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+42°F) and the highest in 2014 (+61°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 76 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Budapest in March:

Is March a good time to visit Budapest?

March is a really good time to go to Budapest. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Budapest.

Can you sunbathe in Budapest in March?

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

Is Budapest rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Budapest in March?

The amount of sunny days in Budapest during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.