Budapest weather in May
May in Budapest: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Budapest · #145 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Budapest climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 81 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Budapest in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Budapest?
- May in Budapest: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Budapest on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Budapest in May?
- In May, Budapest averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 10.6°C, with about 80.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Budapest in May?
- Budapest has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.