The climate of Budapest
The current climate in Budapest features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Budapest, Hungary.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Budapest gets 571 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 14 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Hungary? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Balatonmeer, Debrecen, or explore 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Budapest
The climate table of Budapest shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Budapest, Hungary. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Budapest
Yearly Temperature in Budapest
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Budapest, Hungary. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Budapest
Total Yearly Precipitation in Budapest
Average Snowfall per Month in Budapest
Total Yearly Snowfall in Budapest
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Budapest
Weather experiences in Budapest
The weather in Budapest is rated an average of 3,7 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to Budapest? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
The days were warm and sunny, the temperature was around 25-30 degrees. In the evening it cooled off pretty quickly at times. A little rain, but nothing to dampen the party mood.
It was snowing and temperatures were around freezing, so refreshing walks were possible. However, I recommend thermal underwear.
Very cold, but I like that. Had strong cold wind. Just dress well and eat good goulash.
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Average weather in Budapest by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Budapest. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.