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Budapest in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Budapest in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Budapest in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Budapest in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Budapest has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Budapest in May

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

The temperature in May is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +82°F.

Is Budapest warm or cold in May?

Budapest is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Budapest in May

Budapest weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+63°F+72°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+34°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+91°F+100°F
Rainfall
46 mm64 mm65 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
61%64%64%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
111011
Cloudy days
433
Rainy days
131210
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +72°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 61% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in April to 10 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Budapest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 106 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Budapest, here is a comparison with other months, 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 May in Budapest?

This is the weather in Budapest in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+71°F
2 May
☀️
+75°F
3 May
🌧️
+68°F
4 May
☁️
+70°F
5 May
☀️
+75°F
6 May
☀️
+75°F
7 May
☀️
+75°F
8 May
☀️
+68°F
9 May
☀️
+65°F
10 May
☀️
+66°F
11 May
☀️
+69°F
12 May
🌧️
+54°F
13 May
☁️
+58°F
14 May
🌧️
+56°F
15 May
☁️
+66°F
16 May
🌧️
+62°F
17 May
🌧️
+65°F
18 May
🌧️
+58°F
19 May
☀️
+75°F
20 May
☀️
+81°F
21 May
☀️
+82°F
22 May
☀️
+80°F
23 May
☀️
+84°F
24 May
☁️
+77°F
25 May
☀️
+78°F
26 May
☀️
+81°F
27 May
☀️
+78°F
28 May
☀️
+78°F
29 May
☀️
+78°F
30 May
☀️
+77°F
31 May
☀️
+82°F
In May 2023 Budapest had 21 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Budapest?

May 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 May?

May has mild temperatures in Budapest. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Budapest rainy in May?

Budapest is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Budapest in May?

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

Other cities in Hungary

Check out the weather for other cities in Hungary.

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, 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.