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The weather in May in Hungary

It's pleasantly warm in May in Hungary with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Hungary. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Hungary. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2022, Hungary reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Hungary

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hungary. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Hungary New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 69 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Hungary with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 20°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hungary is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Check out the climate of Hungary for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Hungary is based on weather data from Budapest. Other places, like BalatonmeerDebrecen, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Hungary to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Hungary. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Hungary

Temperature in May in Hungary over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in 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.

Daily Precipitation in May in Hungary

Total precipitation in May in Hungary over the years

Daily UV index in May in Hungary

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hungary, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Hungary

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It was not too hot, so it was comfortable to travel. Hungary is not a typical destination for a sun or beach vacation, but the weather was certainly very good.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Hungary by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hungary. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.