Best time to visit Hungary
The best time to visit Hungary is June to August, when its 2 destinations average 90/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 42/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Hungary destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Hungary climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 4.6°C | 39 mm | Budapest 52 |
| February | 58 | 8.5°C | 30 mm | Budapest 66 |
| March | 68 | 11.6°C | 25 mm | Budapest 74 |
| April | 77 | 15.5°C | 45 mm | Budapest 82 |
| May | 82 | 19.7°C | 88 mm | Budapest 87 |
| June | 89 | 26.2°C | 65 mm | Budapest 91 |
| July | 90 | 27.9°C | 62 mm | Lake Balaton 92 |
| August | 88 | 27.5°C | 64 mm | Lake Balaton 90 |
| September | 87 | 22.7°C | 70 mm | Budapest 93 |
| October | 73 | 17.2°C | 52 mm | Budapest 78 |
| November | 54 | 10.1°C | 60 mm | Budapest 62 |
| December | 42 | 5.6°C | 67 mm | Budapest 50 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Hungary destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 2 destinations in Hungary
Hungary — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Hungary?
- June to August. Across Hungary's 2 destinations, July averages 90/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 27.9°C and 62 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Hungary?
- December, averaging 42/100 — mean highs of 5.6°C and 67 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Hungary?
- July, with mean daily highs of 27.9°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Hungary?
- May, averaging 88 mm of rain.