Budapest Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Budapest is characterized by warm, sunny summers and short, cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 28°C. Surprisingly, Budapest's average sunshine hours surpass those of most European capitals. From April to September, Budapest enjoys exceptionally high levels of sunshine, comparable to cities like Barcelona. Rainfall in Budapest is quite evenly spread throughout the year and is not excessively high.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Budapest is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Budapest receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 652 mm annually. Budapest offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (73 mm) and January (39 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Budapest serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Budapest.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain overcast and slight sleet overcast and heavy sleetForecast for Budapest
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The best time of year to visit Budapest in Hungary
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.
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