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Pest Weather in May

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

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Budapest Szentendre Visegrád Vecsés

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

What to Expect in Pest in May

Pest, Hungary is a region in Hungary. May in Pest generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Budapest.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Szigetszentmárton with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Nagybörzsöny with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Budapest sees around 234 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Pest, Hungary?

Temperature range in Pest (May)

Precipitation variation in Pest (May)

Budapest

In May Budapest generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
234 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Budapest →

Szentendre

In May Szentendre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
234 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Szentendre →

Visegrád

In May Visegrád generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
234 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Visegrád →

Vecsés

In May Vecsés generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
234 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vecsés →

Zebegény

In May Zebegény generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
234 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zebegény →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pest, in Hungary.

In our records: Hungary May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Hungary in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest May day in Hungary brought 300 mm (12 in) in Szilvásvárad on May 10, 1984.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Budapest 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Szentendre 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Visegrád 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Vecsés 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Zebegény 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Vác 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Pest weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Pest, Hungary in May. The popular destination of Budapest averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Pest, Hungary during May range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Budapest.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Pest, Hungary during May, with Budapest averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Pest, Hungary?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Pest, Hungary with overall perfect weather in Budapest. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Budapest. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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