Budapest Weather
The weather in Budapest is characterised by a typical continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Both spring and autumn can be quite pleasant, with moderate temperatures and less rainfall, making them ideal times to visit – not to mention that these times of year are less crowded with tourists.
Budapests climate
Winter in Budapest can be extremely cold, and there is frequent snowfall. In contrast, the summer months can be quite hot and rainy. Rain, however, is fairly common throughout the year. Visitors with allergies or breathing problems should be aware that during July and August, which are the hottest months, pollen levels are at their highest. There are four distinct seasons, with spring and autumn being the nicest, The average low temperature in January is about -3C and the average July high is around 27C.
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Best times to visit
Both spring and autumn are perfect times to visit Budapest. There’s plenty to see and enjoy outdoors in the mild climate, with most attractions open until the beginning of winter, and fewer tourists visiting them. Summer can be hot and crowded with tourists, but the pace is a bit slower. Just right for relaxing and sampling one of Hungary’s traditional beers (dreher) and checking out one of the many festivals being held in the city.
| Average Temperature (°C) | ||||||||||||
30 22 15 8 0 | ||||||||||||
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| Jan -1.6 | Feb 0.6 | Mar 5.4 | Apr 10.9 | May 15.9 | Jun 19.0 | Jul 20.9 | Aug 20.3 | Sep 16.4 | Oct 10.9 | Nov 4.8 | Dec 0.8 | |
| Rainfall (mm) | ||||||||||||
70 52 35 18 0 | ||||||||||||
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| Jan 31.6 | Feb 31.2 | Mar 27.8 | Apr 38.5 | May 53.3 | Jun 64.9 | Jul 58.6 | Aug 48.7 | Sep 36.7 | Oct 34.8 | Nov 51.5 | Dec 39.7 | |