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 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 11 rainy days and 31 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
31 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
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
The temperature in March is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +66°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.
February
March
April
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 mm
31 mm
46 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
76%
67%
61%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
8
10
11
Cloudy days
9
8
4
Rainy days
6
11
13
Snowy days
5
2
0
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 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 10.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Budapest in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 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 March, going from 2 m/s to 3 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 48 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 33% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 21 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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+51°F
2 March
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+55°F
3 March
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+55°F
4 March
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+54°F
5 March
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+45°F
6 March
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+44°F
7 March
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+48°F
8 March
☀️
+53°F
9 March
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+62°F
10 March
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+64°F
11 March
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+50°F
12 March
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+50°F
13 March
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+61°F
14 March
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+68°F
15 March
🌧️
+51°F
16 March
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+52°F
17 March
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+54°F
18 March
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+59°F
19 March
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+62°F
20 March
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+64°F
21 March
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+66°F
22 March
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+63°F
23 March
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+71°F
24 March
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+73°F
25 March
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+63°F
26 March
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+64°F
27 March
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+49°F
28 March
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+46°F
29 March
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+51°F
30 March
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+59°F
31 March
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+67°F
In March 2023 Budapest had 26 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
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 1980 (+56°F) and the highest in 2022 (+65°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 289 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1058 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.
Other cities in Hungary
Check out the weather for other cities in Hungary.
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, 2023.
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.