Climate normals · 1970–2000
Budapest Climate
Budapest is a city in Hungary (05) with a population of about 1,741,041. Its average annual temperature is 11.3°C (52°F), with roughly 531 mm of rain per year.
11.3°C
Avg Temp
531
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Budapest Climate
Budapest has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F) and receives about 531 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.3°C
Avg Temp
531
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 33° | 33 mm |
| February | 2° / 36° | 28 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 30 mm |
| April | 12° / 53° | 43 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 60 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 62 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 51 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 50 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 43 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 39 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 51 mm |
| December | 2° / 35° | 41 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Budapest
The most comfortable months to visit Budapest are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Budapest are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Budapest, Hungary has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C and about 531 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Budapest average about 27°C (81°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.