Not sure whether to pack snowshoes or sandals? Rest assured that Hungary's climate is fairly predictable, with four full seasons and bereft of temperature extremes and precipitation. Budapest's winters can be cold with mild amounts of snow, and summers are warm and sunny. July and August are the city's hottest months, also distinguished by high pollen counts, so allergy-sufferers should pack appropriately.
Seasons in Budapest
Spring can be one of the best times to visit, as it brings abundant sunshine and only scattered showers. The temperature starts to rise noticeably in April; highs usually reach 80F (25°C) at the end of the month, though short cold spells with ground frost may strike even in the beginning of May.
Summers are far from boring: prolonged hot periods with highs between 90-100F (32-35°C) interchange with short, cooler, wet periods with highs between 70-80F (18-25°C). Summer nights are usually very warm.
Fall temperatures can stay above 70F (20°C) until the end of October; however, nights get colder. The Indian Summer can last for weeks with beautiful weather. November brings plentiful rainfall, and sometimes even snow as well as a drastic fall in temperature.
Winters in Budapest can vary. Westerly winds bring mild oceanic air with highs between 40-50F (5-10°C). Depressions moving in from the Mediterranean Sea can bring snowstorms, followed by bitter cold air from Russia. Winter are usually cold (especially in January) with some snow fall.
7-day Budapest Weather Forecast
Monday - 30% Chance of Flurry |
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High: -9°C Low: -18°C |
Snow flurries. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy. Temperature of -9°C. Winds NNE 18km/h. Humidity will be 88% with a dewpoint of -11° and feels-like temperature of -17°C. |
Tuesday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: -4°C Low: -11°C |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of -4°C. Winds NE 30km/h. Humidity will be 78% with a dewpoint of -7° and feels-like temperature of -11°C. |
Wednesday - Sunny |
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High: -7°C Low: -12°C |
Sunny. Temperature of -7°C. Winds ENE 21km/h. Humidity will be 75% with a dewpoint of -11° and feels-like temperature of -13°C. |
Thursday - Mostly Sunny |
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High: -8°C Low: -11°C |
Mostly sunny. Temperature of -8°C. Winds ENE 12km/h. Humidity will be 83% with a dewpoint of -11° and feels-like temperature of -12°C. |
Friday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: -7°C Low: -11°C |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of -7°C. Winds ENE 15km/h. Humidity will be 85% with a dewpoint of -9° and feels-like temperature of -12°C. |
Saturday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: -6°C Low: -12°C |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of -6°C. Winds ENE 27km/h. Humidity will be 75% with a dewpoint of -9° and feels-like temperature of -12°C. |
Sunday - Sunny |
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High: -6°C Low: -13°C |
Sunny. Temperature of -6°C. Winds NE 21km/h. Humidity will be 78% with a dewpoint of -9° and feels-like temperature of -11°C. |
Tuesday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: 26°F Low: 12°F |
Snow flurries. Partly cloudy. Temperature of 26°F. Winds NE 19mph. Humidity will be 70% with a dewpoint of 17° and feels-like temperature of 12°F. |
Wednesday - Sunny |
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High: 23°F Low: 8°F |
Sunny. Temperature of 23°F. Winds ENE 16mph. Humidity will be 57% with a dewpoint of 10° and feels-like temperature of 10°F. |
Thursday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: 19°F Low: 11°F |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of 19°F. Winds ENE 8mph. Humidity will be 66% with a dewpoint of 10° and feels-like temperature of 12°F. |
Friday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: 22°F Low: 13°F |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of 22°F. Winds E 11mph. Humidity will be 69% with a dewpoint of 13° and feels-like temperature of 11°F. |
Saturday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: 24°F Low: 15°F |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of 24°F. Winds ENE 17mph. Humidity will be 68% with a dewpoint of 15° and feels-like temperature of 11°F. |
Sunday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: 25°F Low: 12°F |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of 25°F. Winds ENE 9mph. Humidity will be 69% with a dewpoint of 17° and feels-like temperature of 18°F. |
Monday - Partly Cloudy |
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High: 26°F Low: 13°F |
Partly cloudy. Temperature of 26°F. Winds NW 18mph. Humidity will be 77% with a dewpoint of 20° and feels-like temperature of 13°F. |
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