Hungary weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Hungary this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hungary in May?
May in Hungary generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Velem at 21°C and warm in Nyíregyháza at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Nyíregyháza and 10°C in Velem.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Békésszentandrás with an average of 63 mm to moderate rainfall in Mátranovák with 94 mm. Meanwhile, Budapest enjoys approximately 234 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Hungary, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hungary's yearly weather, check out our Hungary climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hungary?
Average weather in Budapest
In May Budapest generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Siófok
In May Siófok generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hévíz
In May Hévíz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hajdúszoboszló
In May Hajdúszoboszló generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zalakaros
In May Zalakaros generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Hungary?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Hungary. Typically, the climate in Budapest is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Budapest. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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