Budapest weather in May (Pest, Hungary)

What is the weather forecast for Budapest in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Budapest during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Budapest in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 234 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Budapest. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 234 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Hungary in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.