Hungary
Budapest in February: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Budapest in February is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 5 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
42/100 · #9
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#2
Sun
#9
Published best categories: none
Budapest · FebruaryPhoto: Godot13 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 5 °C
- Average low
- -3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | -4 | 8 | 36 | 1.4 | 91 | 2.8 | 39 |
| February (selected) | 5 | -3 | 7 | 35 | 2.5 | 86 | 2.9 | 42 |
| March | 11 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 3.9 | 78 | 2.9 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (42/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3 | -2.9 °C | -1.1 °C | +0.4 | +1.5 mm | -1.1 h | +4.4 % | -0.1 m/s |
| March | +11 | +5.5 °C | +3.4 °C | -0.1 | +1.3 mm | +1.4 h | -8.5 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Budapest in February?
The average daily high is around 5 °C, with an average daily low of about -3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in February?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 35 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
By the climate score, May, June, August and September are the strongest months for Budapest. February is not among them.