Climate Insights for Szombathely
Városközpont, Belváros, Vas, Western Transdanubia, Hungary
Climate Overview
The climate in Szombathely is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 757 mm of precipitation falls per year. Szombathely receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Szombathely is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Szombathely is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 29.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Szombathely receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Szombathely is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Szombathely vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Szombathely vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Szombathely is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 757 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 36 mm. That's 67 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 38cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Szombathely is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.4 in. That's 2.6 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Szombathely is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Szombathely is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Szombathely is during 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 81 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Szombathely is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 28°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Szombathely 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Szombathely based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.