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 a high of just 4.1°C and lows of -2.4°C, plus 9.6 rain days and only 4.9 hours of sun. The score is 2.3, a weak month for sightseeing on foot. New Year's Day falls on the 1st, and this is the depth of Budapest's grey, damp winter.
8°C / 0°C · 9 rain days · 6.3 h sun
Highs reach 8°C but mornings still dip below freezing at -0.1°C, with 8.9 rain days and 6.3 hours of sun. The score of 3.1 reflects a chilly, short-daylight month. Weather is improving from January but still not warm enough for long outdoor days.
12°C / 2°C · 8 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Spring starts to show, with highs of 12°C and 7.7 rain days, scoring 5.4, an ok month overall. 1848 Revolution Memorial Day on the 15th adds a public holiday with parades in Budapest. Sun hours rise to 8.4, a clear step up from February.
17°C / 6°C · 9 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Temperatures climb to a 16.9°C high and 6.1°C low, with 8.6 rain days and 10.1 hours of sun. This is one of the best months, scoring 7.7. Easter weekend, including Good Friday on the 3rd and Easter Monday on the 6th, falls here, bringing holiday crowds and closures.
21°C / 11°C · 13 rain days · 11.1 h sun
Highs hit 21.1°C, but May is also the wettest month with 12.6 rain days and 79mm of rain. Despite the showers it scores 7.6, still rated best, since sun hours reach 11.1. Labour Day on the 1st and the Pentecost weekend of the 24th-25th bring public holidays.
26°C / 16°C · 12 rain days · 12.7 h sun
Summer arrives properly: highs of 26.3°C, lows of 16.3°C, and 12.7 hours of sun. Rain days drop to 11.5 but rainfall stays at 73mm. The month scores 7.4, a good time to visit with long warm days.
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, plus the most sun at 12.8 hours. Rain days fall to 9.2. The score is 7.1, good, though the heat can feel intense for walking tours in the middle of the day.
28°C / 18°C · 8 rain days · 11.9 h sun
Almost as hot as July, with a 28.4°C high and 17.8°C low, and sun hours of 11.9. Rain days drop further to 7.7. The score stays good at 7.2, and State Foundation Day on the 20th brings fireworks and festivities in Budapest.
23°C / 13°C · 8 rain days · 9.6 h sun
This is the top-scoring month at 8.4, with highs easing to 22.7°C and sun hours still strong at 9.6. Rain days are low at 7.8, making it a comfortable, dry stretch for sightseeing. Warm days and cooler nights make this a favourite shoulder-season month.
17°C / 8°C · 8 rain days · 7.2 h sun
Highs drop to 16.6°C and sun hours to 7.2, but the score stays high at 7.9, another best-rated month. Rain days hold at 7.8. The 1956 Revolution Memorial Day on the 23rd is a public holiday with ceremonies across the city.
10°C / 3°C · 9 rain days · 5.1 h sun
Weather turns colder and greyer, with a high of just 9.6°C, 9.2 rain days, and only 5.1 hours of sun. The score falls to 3.5. All Saints Day on the 1st is a public holiday, and this is the start of Hungary's darker winter half.
5°C / -1°C · 9 rain days · 4.0 h sun
The lowest score of the year at 2.2 reflects cold, dark conditions: a 5°C high, -0.5°C low, 8.8 rain days, and just 4 hours of sun. Christmas markets run through the month, and Christmas Day on the 25th and St. Stephen's Day on the 26th are both public holidays.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September, October, April and May suit city breaks best. Highs run from 17°C to 23°C, mild enough for walking around Budapest all day without summer's heat or winter's chill and short daylight.
Hiking & nature
September, October and April work well for hiking. Daytime highs sit between 13°C and 23°C, and rain days drop to around 8 a month, giving drier trails than the wetter days of May and June.
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)
Keep planning
FAQ
Yes, August works well, with a score of 7.2 out of 10. Days are warm, with highs around 28.4°C and lows near 17.8°C. Rain falls on about 7.7 days with 57mm total, and you get close to 12 hours of sunshine a day, so it's a solid month for sightseeing and outdoor time by the Danube.
September is the best-rated month, scoring 8.4 out of 10. Highs average 22.7°C and lows 13.1°C, which is mild and comfortable for walking around Budapest. Rain days drop to about 7.8 with 68mm, and sun hours sit at 9.6, giving a good mix of warmth and fewer crowds than peak summer.
January scores only 2.3 out of 10, the lowest of the year. Highs reach just 4.1°C and lows drop to -2.4°C, with 9.6 rain days and only 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It's a cold, grey, short-daylight month, though this is also when you'll find Budapest quieter and its Christmas lights still fading into winter.
The fact pack doesn't give a specific day count, but the best months to plan around are September, October, April, and May, which all score 7.6 or higher. These months combine mild temperatures (16–23°C highs) with manageable rainfall, making them the strongest window for a trip of any length.
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