Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Belgrade | Budapest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 7°C (45°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Belgrade |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -2°C (28°F) | -2°C (28°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 8 days▲ | Budapest |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 44 mm | 36 mm▲ | Budapest |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day▲ | 6h/day | Belgrade |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h | 16 km/h | Tie |
Belgrade and Budapest are closely matched in February. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Belgrade is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Budapest is cooler at 6°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Budapest is the stronger choice in February. Belgrade receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Belgrade reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Budapest averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Belgrade receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Budapest sees 36 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Budapest the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 7°C, lows of -2°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 6°C, lows of -2°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Belgrade | Budapest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 9d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 7°C | 9d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 12°C | 10d | 11°C | 8d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 17°C | 9d |
| May | 22°C | 12d | 21°C | 12d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 25°C | 11d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 27°C | 10d |
| Aug | 28°C | 8d | 27°C | 8d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 18°C | 8d | 16°C | 8d |
| Nov | 11°C | 8d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 5°C | 10d | 4°C | 8d |
Belgrade Weather in February
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