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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1°C | -2°C | 41.6 mm | 10 | 4.6 h | 16.1 km/h | – |
| Feb | 7.5°C | -0.2°C | 44.8 mm | 9 | 6.1 h | 17.7 km/h | – |
| Mar | 12°C | 2°C | 38.1 mm | 7 | 8.6 h | 17.1 km/h | – |
| Apr | 16.8°C | 6.3°C | 44.4 mm | 10 | 10.1 h | 17.9 km/h | – |
| May | 20.8°C | 11.3°C | 80.5 mm | 13 | 10.9 h | 17 km/h | – |
| Jun | 26.1°C | 16.2°C | 65.2 mm | 10 | 12.7 h | 15.2 km/h | – |
| Jul | 28.1°C | 17.9°C | 72.9 mm | 10 | 12.7 h | 16.2 km/h | – |
| Aug | 27.7°C | 17.5°C | 65.1 mm | 9 | 11.8 h | 14.4 km/h | – |
| Sep | 22.5°C | 13.2°C | 72.3 mm | 8 | 9.6 h | 14.8 km/h | – |
| Oct | 16.6°C | 8.1°C | 61.8 mm | 8 | 7.0 h | 15.6 km/h | – |
| Nov | 9.9°C | 3.6°C | 56.5 mm | 10 | 4.9 h | 14.9 km/h | – |
| Dec | 5.1°C | -0.3°C | 53.6 mm | 8 | 4.2 h | 15.5 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Budapest
Budapest (Hungary) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 12 °C. Daytime highs average 16 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 697 mm of rainfall per year and 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
"Paris of the East" — the Chain Bridge over the Danube, the Parliament, the Fisherman's Bastion on the castle side and thermal baths like Széchenyi.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 12.7 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 28.1 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to -2 °C.
Note: with roughly 30 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Budapest
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
The best time to visit Budapest: September to October – best in September (avg. 17.9 °C, 8 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Budapest?
The warmest month is July with an average of 23.0 °C and daytime highs around 28.1 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 1.0 °C and night-time lows around -2.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Budapest have?
May has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is March with 7 rainy days.