Climate in Budapest — Annual Weather Overview
Budapest has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 28.8°C) and the coolest is January (5.0°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 23.8°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 686mm. June is the wettest month at 76.0mm, while March averages just 30.6mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 16.0°C, 156mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.7°C, 210mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 16.5°C, 180mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 6.2°C, 140mm rain.
Budapest — Monthly Temperatures
Budapest — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Budapest stays reasonable all year.
Budapest weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0°C | -1.3°C | 37.5mm | 4.8h | 7 | 10/10 |
| February | 8.5°C | 0.0°C | 32.0mm | 7.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 11.8°C | 1.3°C | 30.6mm | 9.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 15.4°C | 4.9°C | 52.0mm | 10.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 20.7°C | 10.8°C | 73.7mm | 10.7h | 11 | 10/10 |
| June | 26.2°C | 16.0°C | 76.0mm | 12.7h | 9 | 10/10 |
| July | 28.8°C | 18.1°C | 65.4mm | 12.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
| August | 28.1°C | 17.6°C | 68.1mm | 11.8h | 10 | 10/10 |
| September | 23.2°C | 13.2°C | 66.3mm | 9.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 17.1°C | 8.2°C | 61.1mm | 7.4h | 8 | 10/10 |
| November | 9.3°C | 3.0°C | 53.1mm | 4.4h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 5.0°C | -0.3°C | 70.4mm | 3.6h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Budapest have?
Budapest has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 5.0°C in January to 28.8°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Budapest?
July is the hottest month in Budapest, with average highs of 28.8°C and lows of 18.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Budapest?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 5.0°C and lows of -1.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Budapest?
June is the wettest month, averaging 76.0mm of rainfall over around 9 rainy days.
How much rain does Budapest get per year?
Budapest receives around 686mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (30.6mm).
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
The best time to visit Budapest is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.