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30-year normals (1991-2020)
Budapest has a humid continental climate, classified as Dfb in the Köppen system. The warmest month is July with an average high of 27°C, while the coldest month is January with lows dropping to -3°C. The annual temperature range of 30°C reflects moderate seasonal variation.
The driest month is December with only 8 rain days and 44mm of precipitation. For travellers, December through to the following month typically offers the best balance of warm temperatures and dry conditions. Average humidity ranges from 65% to 65% throughout the year.
Based on temperature and rainfall data, the best months to visit Budapest are April, August, September. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures with relatively low rainfall, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Full Best Time to Visit GuideWarmest Month
27°C
July
Coldest Month
-3°C
January
Driest Month
8 days
December
Annual Range
30°C
-3° to 27°
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sun | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -3°C | 8 | 5h | View |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 8 | 6h | View |
| March | 11°C | 1°C | 8 | 8h | View |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 9 | 10h | View |
| May | 21°C | 11°C | 12 | 12h | View |
| June | 25°C | 15°C | 11 | 12h | View |
| July | 27°C | 17°C | 10 | 12h | View |
| August | 27°C | 17°C | 8 | 12h | View |
| September | 21°C | 12°C | 8 | 9h | View |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | 7h | View |
| November | 9°C | 3°C | 9 | 5h | View |
| December | 4°C | -2°C | 8 | 4h | View |
January
8 rain days, 5h sun
February
8 rain days, 6h sun
March
8 rain days, 8h sun
April
9 rain days, 10h sun
May
12 rain days, 12h sun
June
11 rain days, 12h sun
July
10 rain days, 12h sun
August
8 rain days, 12h sun
September
8 rain days, 9h sun
October
8 rain days, 7h sun
November
9 rain days, 5h sun
December
8 rain days, 4h sun
Budapest in July
Data Sources for Budapest
Climate normals represent 30-year averages (1991-2020). Individual years may vary.