Eger Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Eger, Heves, Hungary, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 28°C (82°F) in July, while winters cool to 3°C (37°F) in January.

Eger sees a moderate amount of rain/snowfall, totalling around 740 mm (29 in) per year. July is the sunniest month, averaging 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Eger

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Eger. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -4°C (25°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Eger

Generally, Eger has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 740 mm (29 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month January brings less snow/rainfall, with 36 mm (1.4 in) over 12 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Eger Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Eger

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Eger. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kékes 1014 m (3327 ft), Hungary (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kékes 1014 m (3327 ft), Hungary (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Humidity in Eger by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Eger.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 85%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Kékes 1014 m (3327 ft), Hungary (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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Best Time to Visit Eger

During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Eger enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 28°C (83°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 64 mm (2.5 in) in September to 95 mm (3.7 in) in July. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

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