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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.

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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

Budapest January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 35mm 2hrs 10.1hrs

Budapest's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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.

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.

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February

Budapest February weather averages
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.

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March

Budapest March weather averages
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 relatively 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.

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April

Budapest April weather averages
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 fairly 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.

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May

Budapest May weather averages
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 surprisingly 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.

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June

Budapest June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 66mm 9hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Budapest during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

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.

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July

Budapest July weather averages
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 very 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.

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August

Budapest August weather averages
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.

Budapest weather in August »

September

Budapest September weather averages
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.

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October

Budapest October weather averages
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 pretty 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.

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November

Budapest November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 55mm 2.5hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Budapest during November can be summarized as cool 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.

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.

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December

Budapest December weather averages
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 relatively 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.

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Budapest weather statistics
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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