Hortobágy Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Hortobágy. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Hortobágy has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 681 mm (27 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Hortobágy bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 37 mm (1.5 in) over 12 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Hortobágy Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Hortobágy, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hortobágy.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year