- Temperature
- -1.4 to 28.8°C
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.wikipedia.org, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- May, June, and September offer the best balance of pleasant temperatures and fewer extremes—ideal for outdoor exploration
- Winter fog and cold inversion layers can block sunlight for extended periods; bring layers and a light waterproof jacket year-round
- July can hit 35-40°C (95–104°F) on rare occasions; stay hydrated during peak summer if traveling then
- Snowfall is inconsistent and rarely accumulates; winters are more often gray and damp than white
- Thunderstorms in summer are common and can be intense; indoor activities nearby are useful backup plans
Best Months
May
- Reason
- Pleasant daytime temperatures, less rain than summer, good sunshine
September
- Reason
- Mild weather, long sunny days, transition from heat to cooler temperatures
Worst Months
January
- Reason
- Coldest month with temperatures near or below freezing, cloudy skies
November
- Reason
- Cold, gray month with drastic temperature drops and frequent rain/snow
Budapest has a humid temperate climate with warm summers and chilly winters, featuring four distinct seasons with variable conditions.
Snowfall
- Occurs
- Yes
- Peak Month
- January
- Extreme Event
- Mediterranean depressions can bring 20-40 cm in a single day, followed by rapid melting
- Typical Pattern
- Occasional to frequent, primarily December to February; does not persist long
- Peak Month Snowfall Mm
- 70
Peak Season
- Months
- June, July, August
- Characteristics
- Warm and sunny; afternoon thunderstorms possible; intense heat in July and August
Temperature Range
- Average Low Celsius
- 17.6
- Average High Celsius
- 28.8
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 64
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 84
- Note
- Heat waves can push highs above 35°C (95°F), occasionally exceeding 40°C (104°F)
Precipitation
- Pattern
- Fairly well-distributed throughout the year; modest rainfall with 30-70mm per month
- Driest Month
- February
- Wettest Month
- June
- Annual Total Mm
- 652
- Driest Month Rainfall Mm
- 39
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 73
Off Peak Season
- Months
- December, January, February
- Characteristics
- Very cold, cloudy, frequent precipitation; snow falls occasionally but does not persist long; some years bring arctic cold with extremes reaching −15 to −20°C (68°F)
Temperature Range
- Average Low Celsius
- -1.4
- Average High Celsius
- 5
- Average Low Fahrenheit
- 29
- Average High Fahrenheit
- 41
Notable Weather Patterns
Notable Weather Patterns
- Summer thunderstorms can be violent with strong wind gusts and torrential rainfall
- Humidity is typically low in summer but rises during unsettled weather
- Urban heat island effect: temperatures above 25°C (77°F) at midnight common in central Pest
- Winter fog can persist for weeks under inversion conditions
- Daytime temperatures can occasionally reach 15°C (59°F) even in January during warm Atlantic depressions
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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