Tomorrow in Budapest looks
sunny, with a high of 90°
and an overnight low of 70°.
Rain is unlikely (2% chance).
Winds top out near 15 mph,
and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Budapest has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 39°F (4°C) in January to around 83°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 108 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Budapest weather: quick facts
Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
Coldest month: January - highs near 39°F (4°C)
Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 3°F (-16°C) (2015–2024)
Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.8 h sun/day)
Climate type:humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Snow: about 7 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 39°F (4°C) and lows around 28°F (-2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 3°F (-16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain over 12 days, while March is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 7 days in a typical year, mostly from December through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Budapest is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Budapest runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Budapest stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Budapest runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 30°F (-1°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Budapest by month
Monthly averages for Budapest based on 2015–2024 weather data.
July is the hottest month in Budapest, with average highs of 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows near 64°F (18°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Budapest?
January is the coldest month, with highs averaging 39°F (4°C) and lows around 28°F (-2°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 3°F (-16°C).
What is the rainiest month in Budapest?
May is typically the wettest month, averaging 3.1 inches (79 mm) of precipitation across about 12 days. March is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Budapest?
Yes. Budapest averages about 7 days of snowfall a year, concentrated December through February.
What is the best time to visit Budapest?
The best time to visit Budapest is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 75°F (24°C).
How sunny is Budapest?
Budapest averages 8.7 hours of sunshine per day across the year. July is the sunniest month at about 12.8 hours of sun a day.
Is Budapest humid?
Relative humidity in Budapest averages about 72% over the year, which feels fairly humid. Combined with July heat, muggy conditions are common in summer - the dew point is the number to watch.