Hungary in May

May is Hungary's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 2 destinations average 82/100, led by Budapest at 86 — 19°C and 14 rainy days — while Lake Balaton trails at 78 with 95 mm of rain.

#5 of 12 months for Hungary · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Hungary in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1BudapestCity19°C81 mm · 14 days86 tier AYes
2Lake BalatonBeach20°C95 mm · 15 days78 tier B

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

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