When to go
The Best Time to Visit Budapest
Month-by-month climate data for Budapest, Hungary — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Budapest— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Budapest: Jul (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~11 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Budapest climate, month by month
January
5° / -1°C
~9 rain days
Tough
February
9° / 1°C
~9 rain days
Fair
March
12° / 2°C
~7 rain days
Good
April
16° / 5°C
~9 rain days
Good
May
21° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
June
26° / 16°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
July
29° / 18°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
August
29° / 18°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
September
23° / 13°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
October
17° / 8°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
November
9° / 3°C
~8 rain days
Fair
December
5° / 0°C
~10 rain days
Tough
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