Budapest month by month
Plan your visit to Budapest by month. Compare weather, crowds, events, and prices across all twelve months with historical climate data.
Budapest's measured year runs from a December high of 5°C to a July peak of 30°C. January averages 6°C and February 8°C, with 7 to 9 rain days across those three winter months. March starts the spring climb at 13°C, April reaches 16°C, and May 21°C, but April and May are also the wettest months at 10 and 11 rain days. June lands at 27°C with only 6 rain days, tied with October for the year's lowest count. July peaks at 30°C and August holds at 29°C. September still reaches 23°C before October cools to 17°C and November falls to 9°C.
TTDI publishes 12 month guides for Budapest, one for each calendar month. Start with the guide for your arrival month. March at 13°C and 8 rain days is a different trip from May at 21°C and 11. June and October both record 6 rain days, at 27°C and 17°C. The July and August guides cover the hottest window, at 30°C and 29°C.
May is the month that needs the most planning. The 21°C high reads comfortable, but 11 rain days make it Budapest's wettest month. April is close behind at 10 rain days and 16°C.
June records Budapest's lowest rain count at 6 days against May's 11, at a high of 27°C.
- January
- High
- 6°C
- Low
- -1°C
- Rain
- 37 mm
January is Budapest's coldest month, and you should know that upfront. Average highs hover around 5.6°C (42°F), lows dip to -0.9°C (30°F), and nightfall comes before 4:30pm. The…
- February
- High
- 8°C
- Low
- 0°C
- Rain
- 27 mm
February in Budapest is cold, grey, and short on daylight, with average highs around 8°C (47°F) and lows that dip to 0°C (32°F). The Danube wind tends to make it feel several…
- March
- High
- 13°C
- Low
- 2°C
- Rain
- 41 mm
March in Budapest catches the city between seasons. Daytime temperatures typically reach 12.6°C (55°F), a welcome climb from January's 6°C average, but mornings still drop to…
- April
- High
- 16°C
- Low
- 6°C
- Rain
- 59 mm
April is when Budapest finally shakes off winter, though it does so gradually and with some stubbornness. Daytime temperatures typically reach 16.1°C (61°F), pleasant enough for…
- May
- High
- 21°C
- Low
- 11°C
- Rain
- 83 mm
May might be the single best month to land in Budapest. Daytime temperatures sit around 21°C (70°F), warm enough for the Danube-side terraces to fill up but cool enough that you…
- June
- High
- 27°C
- Low
- 16°C
- Rain
- 49 mm
June is probably the month Budapest was designed for. Daytime temperatures sit around 27°C (81°F), the sun doesn't set until roughly 8:45pm, and the city's outdoor life fully opens…
- July
- High
- 30°C
- Low
- 19°C
- Rain
- 55 mm
July in Budapest is hot. That's the single most important thing to know before booking. Afternoon temperatures typically reach 29.5°C (85°F), and during the 2 or 3 heatwave spells…
- August
- High
- 29°C
- Low
- 18°C
- Rain
- 58 mm
The single most important thing about August in Budapest is that two of Hungary's biggest annual events happen within days of each other. Sziget Festival draws roughly 500,000…
- September
- High
- 23°C
- Low
- 13°C
- Rain
- 66 mm
September is likely the most well-timed month to land in Budapest. The grinding summer heat that pushes July past 30°C (86°F) has eased, and daytime highs now sit around 23°C…
- October
- High
- 17°C
- Low
- 8°C
- Rain
- 46 mm
October in Budapest is the sweet spot between summer's sticky 30°C crowds and the grey, sub-zero gloom of January. Daytime temperatures sit around 16.8°C (62°F), comfortable enough…
- November
- High
- 9°C
- Low
- 3°C
- Rain
- 59 mm
November in Budapest is grey, cold, and damp. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C (49°F), dropping to roughly 3°C (37°F) after dark. The 86% average humidity sharpens the chill…
- December
- High
- 5°C
- Low
- 0°C
- Rain
- 57 mm
December in Budapest is defined by one thing above all else. The city's Christmas markets, particularly the Budapesti Karácsonyi Vásár at Vörösmarty tér and the Advent Bazilika at…