Budapest climate at a glance
Budapest sees average daytime highs ranging from 5°C in January to 29°C in July. Around 682 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 109 wet days a year, peaking in May (93 mm) and easing off in February (29 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 13 hours of sunshine.
Budapest temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Budapest
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Budapest climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 12.3 h in September. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -2°C | 9 | 39 mm | 5 h | 81% | 1.4 · Challenging |
| February | 9°C | 1°C | 7.8 | 29 mm | 7.1 h | 73% | 4.5 · Poor |
| March | 13°C | 2°C | 6.7 | 30 mm | 8.8 h | 64% | 6.8 · Fair |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 10.3 | 51 mm | 10 h | 62% | 8.4 · Good |
| May | 21°C | 11°C | 12.3 | 93 mm | 10.5 h | 67% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| June | 27°C | 16°C | 10.3 | 77 mm | 12.9 h | 67% | 9.2 · Excellent |
| July | 29°C | 18°C | 9 | 63 mm | 12.9 h | 59% | 8.1 · Good |
| August | 29°C | 18°C | 8.8 | 58 mm | 11.8 h | 64% | 8.3 · Good |
| September | 23°C | 13°C | 8.3 | 64 mm | 9.6 h | 69% | 9.6 · Excellent |
| October | 17°C | 8°C | 7.5 | 53 mm | 7.7 h | 78% | 9.1 · Excellent |
| November | 10°C | 3°C | 9.5 | 60 mm | 4.7 h | 86% | 3.9 · Poor |
| December | 5°C | 0°C | 10 | 66 mm | 3.7 h | 87% | 1.3 · Challenging |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Budapest?
The best time to visit Budapest is May–June & September–October, when daytime highs average around 23°C with about 8.3 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Budapest?
July is the hottest month in Budapest, with average highs of 29°C.
What is the rainiest month in Budapest?
May is the rainiest month in Budapest, with around 93 mm of rainfall over 12.3 rainy days.
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