Budapest Weather History
Hungary · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Budapest sits 5288km from the equator, 102m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 38.6°C, set 2026-06-29, its record low -25.7°C, set 1987-01-13.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Budapest
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Budapest?
The highest temperature in this record for Budapest is 38.6°C, measured on 2026-06-29. That is a recorded daily value from Budapest's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Budapest?
The lowest temperature in this record for Budapest is -25.7°C, measured on 1987-01-13. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Budapest get a year?
Budapest averages 614mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 108 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Budapest?
On 1999-06-22, 46.8mm fell on Budapest, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 8% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Budapest get a year?
Budapest averages 3132 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Budapest?
Across the summer months Budapest averages a daytime high near 26°C, while winter nights average -2.2°C. The seasons here are set from Budapest's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Budapest?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Budapest is 45 km/h, on 1990-03-01. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
