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Best time to go to Budapest

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Budapest.
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When is the best time to visit Budapest?

In general the best time to visit Budapest is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in July and it has 20 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Budapest in different months

This is the average weather in Budapest for each month based on historic data:

In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +61°F to +81°F.

March, April, May, June, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during June.

In January, February, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 12 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 41 mm in November.

Climate in Budapest

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Budapest for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+63°F+68°F+77°F+86°F+91°F+100°F+104°F+102°F+93°F+82°F+70°F+66°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+37°F+41°F+52°F+63°F+72°F+77°F+82°F+81°F+72°F+61°F+48°F+39°F
Minimum Temperature
-11°F-4°F+9°F+25°F+34°F+41°F+48°F+45°F+36°F+19°F+1°F0°F
Humidity, %
817666616363616268748183
Rain, mm
182131466364595351454130
Snow, mm
161460000000815
Average wind speed, m/s
222322222222
Sunny Days
79121516172021171476
Cloud Days
201414986558121820
Rainy Days
234677655543
Snowy Days
221000000012

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Budapest during the whole year:
The hottest month in Budapest is July with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +27°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Budapest looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Budapest is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 61%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Budapest during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 21 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 53 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 7 rainy days and 64 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Budapest during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 2 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Budapest:

What is the hottest month in Budapest?

The hottest month in Budapest is July with average maximum temperature of +82°F.

What is the coldest month in Budapest?

The coldest month in Budapest is January with minimum temperatures of +27°F.

Is Budapest worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Budapest could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Budapest?

if you're looking to visit Budapest when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 18 mm of rain.

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.