Budapest weather in April (Pest, Hungary)

What can you expect from the weather in Budapest during April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Budapest generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Budapest in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Budapest climate page with graphs.

 

Budapest, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 59%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Hungary in April

Find out more about the weather in Hungary in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Budapest in April?

For visitors traveling to Budapest, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Budapest.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Hungary? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Hungary. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.