What’s the climate like in Budapest?
The current climate of Budapest features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Budapest in recent years was 38°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in January 2017.
On average, Budapest gets 571 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 14 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Hungary? Check out the weather and climate in places like Balatonmeer, Debrecen, or have a look at other destinations in Hungary.
Best time to visit Budapest?
The best time to visit Budapest for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Budapest. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Budapest
The climate table of Budapest shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 33 | 35 | 26 | 31 | 69 | 55 | 68 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 37 | 44 |
| Snow (cm) | 6,4 | 2,2 | 1,1 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 2,8 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 571 mm per year, averaging 48 mm per month
- Snowfall: 14 cm per year
- Driest months: 26 mm in March, 31 mm in April and 33 mm in January
- Wettest months: 69 mm in May, 68 mm in July and 68 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Weather experiences in Budapest
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The days were warm and sunny, with temperatures around 25-30... more
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Average Temperature per Month in Budapest
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Budapest, Hungary. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Budapest
This graph shows how much precipitation Budapest, Hungary, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Budapest
This graph shows how much snow Budapest, Hungary, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Budapest
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Budapest, Hungary. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Budapest
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Budapest, Hungary. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Budapest
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Budapest, Hungary, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Budapest
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Budapest, Hungary, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Budapest
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The days were warm and sunny, with temperatures around 25-30 degrees. In the evening, it cooled down pretty quickly at times. A little rain, but nothing to dampen the party mood.— This text is automatically translated to English
It snowed and temperatures were around freezing, so refreshing walks were possible. However, I recommend thermal underwear.— This text is automatically translated to English
Very cold, but I like that. Had strong cold wind. Just dress well and eat good goulash.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Budapest by Month
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