Budapest Climate/Weather

The winter in Budapest (November until early March) can be cold. Snowfall is fairly frequent in most years, and nighttime temperatures of −15 °C (5 °F) are not uncommon between mid-December and mid-February.

The spring months (March and April) see variable conditions, with a rapid increase in the average temperature. The weather in late March and April is often very agreeable during the day and fresh at night.

Budapest’s long summer – lasting from May until mid-September – is warm or very warm. Budapest has as much summer sunshine as many Mediterranean resorts. Sudden heavy showers also occur, particularly in May and June.

The autumn in Budapest (mid-September until late October) is characterized by little rain and long sunny days with moderate temperatures. At the end of October the weather often turns abruptly colder.