When to go to Hungary?

Krisztina's tips, local guide
Krisztina's tips, local guide

With its continental climate, Hungary can be visited between the months of May and September to enjoy its pleasant temperatures and good levels of sunshine. Note that it can be very hot in July and August.

Hungary is subject to a continental climate with very hot and sunny summers and very cold and snowy winters. The seasons are therefore very marked. From May, the temperatures start to be pleasant but the nights are still cool. Rain is quite frequent but becomes scarce from July on. In summer, it is hot, sometimes very hot as the average temperatures in the afternoon rise to between 80°F and 86°F. The country remains one of the sunniest in Europe since it enjoys 1,800 to 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. You can swim in Lake Balaton where the temperature can exceed 68°F. September is still fine and is recommended as the summer crowds have departed. From mid-November, the long and cold winter starts with maximum temperatures that do not exceed 41°F. In January, they can drop to 39°F. However, each season brings plenty of surprises and discoveries for your stay in Hungary, such as winter sports and nature activities in the sun.
Visit Hungary between May and September, preferably avoiding July and August, as touristic sites are overcrowded.

p> Key Events in Budapest:
Spring Festival in Budapest (April);
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix (August);
The World Aquatic Championships on Margitsziget;
Budapest Marathon and Half Marathon Run (October);
Budapest Christmas Market

Below you will find all the climatic information to know when to go to Hungary.
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Temperatures Budapest

Jan Feb March April May June Jul August Sept Oct nov. dec.
Min temperature26°28°35°44°51°59°60°60°53°44°35°28°
Max temperature37°42°51°62°73°78°82°82°71°60°48°37°

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Rainfall Budapest


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The weather month by month in Hungary

Weather Budapest in January

26 to 37°

9 d/month
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In January, in Budapest, temperatures range from -3 to 3 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 28 inches, for 24 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in February

28 to 42°

6 d/month
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3 d/month
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In February, in Budapest, temperatures range from -2 to 6 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 23 inches, for 23 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in March

35 to 51°

13 d/month
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2 d/month
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In March, in Budapest, temperatures range from 2 to 11 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The average rainfall is around 32 inches, for 25 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in April

44 to 62°

12 d/month
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In April, in Budapest, temperatures range from 7 to 17 degrees. The average rainfall is around 45 inches, 23 days without rain in April

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Weather Budapest in May

51 to 73°

12 d/month
8 d/month
6 d/month
4 d/month
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In May, in Budapest, Minimum temperatures vary between 11 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 57 inches, for 19 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in June

59 to 78°

14 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
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In June, in Budapest, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 68 inches, for 21 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in July

60 to 82°

17 d/month
7 d/month
3 d/month
3 d/month
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In July, in Budapest, Minimum temperatures vary between 16 in the morning and 28 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 78 inches, for 25 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in August

60 to 82°

20 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In August, in Budapest, Minimum temperatures vary between 16 in the morning and 28 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 63 inches, for 26 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in September

53 to 71°

15 d/month
7 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month
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In September, in Budapest, l'amplitude des températures varient de 12 à 22 ° dans la journée. The average rainfall is around 85 inches, for 26 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in October

44 to 60°

14 d/month
7 d/month
4 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month
2 d/month

In October, in Budapest, temperatures range from 7 to 16 degrees. The average rainfall is around 53 inches, 25 days without rain in October

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Weather Budapest in November

35 to 48°

10 d/month
9 d/month
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2 d/month
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In November, in Budapest, temperatures range from 2 to 9 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The average rainfall is around 55 inches, for 24 days without rain.

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Weather Budapest in December

28 to 37°

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In December, in Budapest, temperatures range from -2 to 3 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 38 inches, for 24 days without rain.

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