Climate Insights for Budapest

The climate in Budapest is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 604mm of precipitation falls per year. Budapest receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Budapest is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Budapest vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Budapest is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 604mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 71mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 35mm. That's 36mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 21cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Budapest is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Budapest, which began on March 20, 2026. Budapest is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Budapest is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Budapest based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.