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When is the best time to visit Budapest?
In general the best time to visit Budapest is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- 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 13 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:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during July.
In January, February, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 28 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 43 mm in November.
Climate in Budapest
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Budapest for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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°F | 0°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 82 | 76 | 67 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 68 | 75 | 81 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | 31 | 46 | 64 | 65 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 46 | 43 | 32 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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 84%. 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 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 55 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 10 rainy days and 65 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 7 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 21 mm of rain.
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.