Best Time to Visit
🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
3°
-3°
Fair
Feb
6°
-2°
Good
Mar
11°
1°
Great
Apr
17°
6°
Great
May
21°
11°
Great
Jun
25°
15°
Great
Jul
27°
17°
Great
Aug
27°
17°
Great
Sep
21°
12°
Great
Oct
16°
8°
Great
Nov
9°
3°
Fair
Dec
4°
-2°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -3°C | 8 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 8 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 11°C | 1°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 17°C | 6°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 21°C | 11°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 25°C | 15°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 27°C | 17°C | 10 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 27°C | 17°C | 8 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 21°C | 12°C | 8 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 9°C | 3°C | 9 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 4°C | -2°C | 8 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 16°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 4°C high, -2°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -2°C (28°F).
The least favorable time to visit Budapest is January and November. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
November
Challenges: cold weather
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Budapest during the best travel months (August, September, March), when temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C:
Budapest has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 27°C, while the coldest month is January at just 3°C. Annual rainfall averages 633mm across approximately 107 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| Low °C | -3 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 3 | -2 |
| Rain Days | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 36 | 36 | 41 | 46 | 67 | 72 | 72 | 58 | 57 | 52 | 52 | 44 |
| Sun h/day | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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