Weather by month for Buda, the best months to go and how Hungary's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 17°C to 23°C · 8–13 rain days
Jun, Jul, Aug
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 26°C to 29°C · 8–12 rain days
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 4°C to 10°C · 9–10 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -2°C | 10 days (42 mm) | 4.9 h/day | 2.3/10 |
| February | 8°C / 0°C | 9 days (42 mm) | 6.3 h/day | 3.1/10 |
| March | 12°C / 2°C | 8 days (41 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 5.4/10 |
| Best month: April | 17°C / 6°C | 9 days (45 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| Best month: May | 21°C / 11°C | 13 days (79 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| June | 26°C / 16°C | 12 days (73 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| July | 29°C / 18°C | 9 days (66 mm) | 12.8 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| August | 28°C / 18°C | 8 days (57 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| Best month: September | 23°C / 13°C | 8 days (68 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| Best month: October | 17°C / 8°C | 8 days (57 mm) | 7.2 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| November | 10°C / 3°C | 9 days (57 mm) | 5.1 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| December | 5°C / -1°C | 9 days (51 mm) | 4.0 h/day | 2.2/10 |
Figures for Buda; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
4°C / -2°C · 10 rain days · 4.9 h sun
Days stay cold, with highs around 4°C and lows near -2°C. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days, and sunshine is scarce at under 5 hours a day. The score of 2.3 marks this as tough weather for sightseeing, though New Year's Day brings a quiet start to the month.
8°C / 0°C · 9 rain days · 6.3 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 8°C but nights still dip below freezing at -0.1°C. There are around 9 rain days and just over 6 hours of sun. With a score of 3.1, this remains a cold, grey month in Budapest.
12°C / 2°C · 8 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Spring arrives with highs of 12°C and milder nights at 1.8°C. Rain eases to about 8 days and sunshine rises to 8.4 hours. The score of 5.4 makes this an ok month, and 1848 Revolution Memorial Day on the 15th adds a national holiday.
17°C / 6°C · 9 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Highs reach 16.9°C with comfortable lows of 6.1°C. Rain days hold near 9, but sun hours jump to 10.1. This is one of the best months, scoring 7.7, and it includes Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
21°C / 11°C · 13 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Temperatures climb to 21.1°C by day and 11.2°C at night. It's the wettest month, with 12.6 rain days and 79mm of rain, but sun hours reach 11.1. The score of 7.6 keeps May among the best, helped by Labour Day on the 1st and Pentecost weekend.
26°C / 16°C · 12 rain days · 12.7 h sun
Summer heat sets in with highs of 26.3°C and lows of 16.3°C. Rain days drop to 11.5 though totals stay high at 73mm. Sun hours peak near 12.7, and the month scores 7.4, a good time to visit.
29°C / 18°C · 9 rain days · 12.8 h sun
This is the hottest month, with highs of 28.5°C and lows of 17.9°C. Rain days fall to 9.2 and sunshine holds at 12.8 hours a day. The score of 7.1 keeps July rated good, suited to those comfortable with heat.
28°C / 18°C · 8 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Heat continues with highs of 28.4°C and lows of 17.8°C. Rain days drop further to 7.7, with 57mm of rain and 11.9 hours of sun. The score of 7.2 makes it a good month, and State Foundation Day falls on the 20th.
23°C / 13°C · 8 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Highs cool to 22.7°C with lows of 13.1°C, and rain days stay low at 7.8. Sun hours ease to 9.6. This is the top-scoring month at 8.4, marking it as one of the best times to visit.
17°C / 8°C · 8 rain days · 7.2 h sun
Highs drop to 16.6°C and lows to 7.8°C, with rain days steady at 7.8 and sun hours down to 7.2. The score of 7.9 keeps October among the best months, and 1956 Revolution Memorial Day falls on the 23rd.
10°C / 3°C · 9 rain days · 5.1 h sun
Cold sets back in, with highs of 9.6°C and lows near 2.9°C. Rain days rise to 9.2 and sunshine falls to just 5.1 hours. The score of 3.5 reflects grey, damp conditions, though All Saints Day on the 1st is observed.
5°C / -1°C · 9 rain days · 4.0 h sun
This is the darkest month, with only 4 hours of sun a day. Highs reach just 5°C and lows fall to -0.5°C, with around 9 rain days. The score of 2.2 makes it tough weather overall, though Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day bring holiday markets and festive events.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September and October bring highs of 23°C and 17°C with fewer rain days than summer, good for walking Budapest's streets. April and May warm up from 17°C to 21°C with rising sun hours, making sightseeing comfortable before peak summer heat.
Hiking & nature
September offers 23°C highs and 9.6 sun hours a day, with rain down to 7.8 days. October cools to 17°C with similar dry conditions. April gives mild 17°C highs and rising sun hours, good for trails before summer heat sets in.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: 1848 Revolution Memorial Day (15 Mar)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour day (1 May), Pentecost (24 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: State Foundation Day (20 Aug)
Public holidays: 1956 Revolution Memorial Day (23 Oct)
Public holidays: All Saints Day (1 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is a good month. Days are warm with a high of 28.4°C and a low of 17.8°C. It has only 7.7 rain days and 57mm of rain, with 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, so it scores 7.2 out of 10 on our index.
Yes, September is the best-scoring month, with 8.4 out of 10. Highs reach 22.7°C and lows 13.1°C, which feels milder than summer. Rain drops to 7.8 days and 68mm, and there are still 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, making it comfortable for walking around.
January scores low, 2.3 out of 10. Highs only reach 4.1°C and lows fall to -2.4°C, with just 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It still has 9.6 rain days and 42mm of rain, so days are cold, short and often grey rather than crisp and snowy.
The best months are September, October, April and May. September scores highest at 8.4, followed by October at 7.9. April and May both score around 7.6 to 7.7. These months balance warm highs between 12°C and 22.7°C with fewer rain days than peak summer.
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