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Best time to visit Budapest
Budapest combines culture, thermal baths and lively nightlife. Warm summers and cold winters; spring and autumn are ideal, and the baths are a draw even in winter.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
January · Mean daily maximum
4.9 °C
1991–2025: 2.2 °C
+2.7 °C · higher
July · Wet days
7.6 days/month
1991–2025: 10.6 days/month
-3 days/month · lower
June · Monthly precipitation
41.8 mm/month
1991–2025: 62.6 mm/month
-20.8 mm/month · lower
June · Sunshine per day
8.4 h/day
1991–2025: 7.6 h/day
+0.8 h/day · higher
July: 93/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 39.5 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Budapest: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 26.6 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · -4.4 °C
Highest average daily high
July and August · 28.8 °C
Most rainy days
May · 11.8
Most sunshine
June · 7.6 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | -4 | 8 | 36 | 1.4 | 91 | 2.8 | 39 |
| February | 5 | -3 | 7 | 35 | 2.5 | 86 | 2.9 | 42 |
| March | 11 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 3.9 | 78 | 2.9 | 53 |
| April | 16 | 5 | 8 | 41 | 5.6 | 72 | 2.6 | 71 |
| May | 21 | 10 | 12 | 63 | 6.9 | 68 | 2.4 | 78 |
| June | 26 | 14 | 11 | 63 | 7.6 | 63 | 2.3 | 81 |
| July | 29 | 16 | 11 | 65 | 7.5 | 58 | 2.3 | 73 |
| August | 29 | 16 | 9 | 56 | 6.5 | 57 | 2.1 | 75 |
| September | 23 | 11 | 8 | 55 | 4.7 | 65 | 2.3 | 87 |
| October | 17 | 6 | 8 | 48 | 3.0 | 76 | 2.4 | 68 |
| November | 9 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 1.6 | 87 | 2.6 | 41 |
| December | 3 | -3 | 9 | 46 | 1.0 | 91 | 2.6 | 35 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
The strongest climate months are May, June, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Budapest?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Budapest are practically tied in July and August at around 29 °C.