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Best Time to Visit Hungary

May to September

The best time to visit Hungary is May to September, when daytime highs in Budapest are around 23–29°C. July is the warmest month (29°C by day), January the coldest (-5°C at night), and June the wettest with about 76 mm of rain.

29°C

Warmest: July

-5°C

Coldest nights: January

632 mm

Rain per year

76 mm

Wettest: June

Hungary weather by month

Jan2°C-5°C38 mm
Feb4°C-4°C42 mm
Mar11°C0°C41 mm
Apr18°C6°C38 mm
May23°C11°C67 mm
Jun27°C15°C76 mm
Jul29°C17°C71 mm
Aug29°C16°C64 mm
Sep23°C11°C56 mm
Oct16°C6°C51 mm
Nov9°C1°C44 mm
Dec3°C-3°C44 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	2°C	-5°C	38 mm	90%	75%	Cold
February	4°C	-4°C	42 mm	86%	73%	Cold
March	11°C	0°C	41 mm	77%	64%	Fair
April	18°C	6°C	38 mm	68%	58%	Fair
May	23°C	11°C	67 mm	67%	62%	Best time
June	27°C	15°C	76 mm	64%	59%	Best time
July	29°C	17°C	71 mm	59%	53%	Best time
August	29°C	16°C	64 mm	59%	48%	Best time
September	23°C	11°C	56 mm	65%	57%	Best time
October	16°C	6°C	51 mm	76%	62%	Fair
November	9°C	1°C	44 mm	87%	72%	Fair
December	3°C	-3°C	44 mm	91%	77%	Cold

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Budapest (47.5, 19.08). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Hungary have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hungary?

May to September. The best time to visit Hungary is May to September, when daytime highs in Budapest are around 23–29°C. July is the warmest month (29°C by day), January the coldest (-5°C at night), and June the wettest with about 76 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Hungary?

July, with average highs of 29°C in Budapest.

What is the coldest month in Hungary?

January, when nights drop to about -5°C and days reach 2°C.

What is the rainiest month in Hungary?

June with about 76 mm; January is the driest (38 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Hungary?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 3°C by day and 44 mm of rain.

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