When is the best time to go to Budapest
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Budapest, Hungary. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Budapest
Budapest weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Budapest are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 35mm | 2hrs | 10.1hrs |
The weather in January in Budapest is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Budapest for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Budapest and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Budapest with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 32mm | 3.3hrs | 11.3hrs |
February in Budapest is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Budapest for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Budapest and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Budapest with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Budapest weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 29mm | 4.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Budapest is characteristically cool and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Budapest.
March is in the spring in Budapest and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Budapest with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 40mm | 6.5hrs | 14.6hrs |
Budapest's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Budapest.
April is in the spring in Budapest and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Budapest with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 56mm | 8hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Budapest and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Budapest, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Budapest and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Budapest with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 66mm | 9hrs | 10.1hrs |
Budapest's weather in June is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Budapest.
June is in the summer in Budapest and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Budapest with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 54mm | 9.7hrs | 11.3hrs |
July in Budapest is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Budapest, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Budapest and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Budapest with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 49mm | 8.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Budapest is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Budapest, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Budapest and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Budapest with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 39mm | 7.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Budapest's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Budapest, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Budapest and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Budapest with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Budapest weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 39mm | 5.5hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Budapest and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Budapest.
October is in the fall / autumn in Budapest and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Budapest with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 55mm | 2.5hrs | 10.1hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Budapest during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Budapest for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Budapest and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Budapest with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Budapest weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 44mm | 1.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
December in Budapest is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Budapest for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Budapest and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Budapest with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Budapest weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 29mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.5°C 34.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.8°C 73°F |
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