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Pest Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Pest, Hungary in March.

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Budapest Szentendre Visegrád Vecsés

Planning a trip to Pest, Hungary this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Pest in March

Pest, Hungary is a region in Hungary. March in Pest generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Budapest.

To explore the conditions in Pest, Hungary in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gyömrő with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Nagybörzsöny with 47 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Budapest as an example - it receives around 137 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Pest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pest — and find the best time to visit. (based on Budapest)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November10°C (50°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pest in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Pest.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Pest

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Pest, Hungary?

Temperature range in Pest (March)

Precipitation variation in Pest (March)

Budapest

In March Budapest generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
137 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Budapest →

Szentendre

In March Szentendre generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
137 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Szentendre →

Visegrád

In March Visegrád generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
137 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Visegrád →

Vecsés

In March Vecsés generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
137 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Vecsés →

Zebegény

In March Zebegény generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
137 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Zebegény →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Pest in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Budapest 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Szentendre 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Visegrád 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Vecsés 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Zebegény 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Vác 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Pest weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pest, Hungary in March?

Pest, Hungary typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Budapest average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Pest, Hungary in March?

Average temperatures in Pest, Hungary during March range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Budapest.

Does Pest, Hungary get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Pest, Hungary during March, with Budapest averaging close to 42 mm (1.7 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Pest, Hungary?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Budapest, March may not be the ideal time to visit Pest, Hungary.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Budapest. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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