Budapest Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (84°F) in July to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in July to around -3°C (27°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Budapest receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 652 mm (26 in) annually. Budapest offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month June (73 mm (2.9 in)) and the driest month January (39 mm (1.5 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Budapest Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). 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. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)