Hungary in May

May is Hungary's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 2 destinations average 87/100, led by Budapest at 92 — 22°C and 8 rainy days — while Lake Balaton trails at 82 with 78 mm of rain.

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

🇭🇺 Hungary, month by month

87/100 in May
  1. 47Jan
  2. 58Feb
  3. 69Mar
  4. 83Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 87Jun
  7. 86Jul
  8. 86Aug
  9. 87Sep
  10. 73Oct
  11. 55Nov
  12. 45Dec

Where in Hungary in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1BudapestCity22°C60 mm · 8 days92 tier SYes
2Lake BalatonBeach20°C78 mm · 13 days82 tier A—

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.

What's on in Hungary in May

Other good months for Hungary

June · 87/100September · 87/100July · 86/100Weakest: December · 45/100
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