Budapest, HungaryQuick decision
When to visit Budapest?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
29% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (29%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Thermal BathsYear-round — Széchenyi, Gellért and Rudas. Winter: steaming outdoor baths.
Ruin Bars & NightlifeYear-round — Szimpla Kert and the Jewish quarter.
HeritageMarch–May or September–October — Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion.
GastronomyYear-round — goulash, lángos, Great Market Hall and contemporary restaurants.
FamilyMay–September — Danube cruise, Margaret Island and baths.
Monthly climate data
Budapest weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 27% | 1.1 | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 30% | 1.5 | 7.0h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 2°C | 12°C | 26% | 1.5 | 9.7h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 18°C | 30% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 39% | 2.5 | 12.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 27°C | 36% | 2.3 | 13.8h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 28°C | 29% | 2.3 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 29°C | 26% | 1.8 | 12.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 24°C | 25% | 2.1 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 24% | 1.6 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 32% | 2.1 | 5.3h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 5°C | 29% | 1.7 | 3.9h | 3.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 17°C, 32% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 28°C, 30% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 27% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 29% rainy days, 5.4h sunshine/day. Score: 3.9/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 29% rainy days and 28°C.
December is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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