What to pack for Budapest in March
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a packable rain layer
Humidity averages 64%; max daily wind around 18 km/h.
How March compares
Best months in Budapest: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit Budapest guide.
Budapest in March: the details
In March, Budapest sees average daytime highs of 13°C (55°F) and overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Rainfall totals roughly 30 mm across 6.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.8 hours per day with 11.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 64%.
In context: March is the 8th-warmest month and the 11th-wettest in Budapest. The sunniest month is June (12.9 h/day).
| Metric | March average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F |
| Overnight low | 2°C / 36°F |
| Rainfall | 30 mm over 6.7 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day (11.6 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Travel score | 6.8 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Budapest, Hungary (47.5, 19.04) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Budapest in March?
Daytime highs in Budapest in March average 13°C (55°F); nights drop to about 2°C.
Does it rain in Budapest in March?
Expect around 6.7 rainy days and 30 mm of rainfall in March.
Is March a good time to visit Budapest?
March is a fair shoulder-season month in Budapest — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.8/10. The best months are May–June & September–October.
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