Budapest features a continental climate characterized by distinct seasonal contrasts and a wide annual temperature variance. WeatherBox data shows that the thermal profile shifts considerably, with a typical yearly range of 22.2°C (40.0°F). Summers are often warm and sunny, with average daily highs reaching 27.7°C (81.9°F) during the hottest month. However, scorching heat is possible, as temperatures occasionally climb above 33.2°C (91.8°F). In contrast, the region experiences freezing winters, where average daily lows drop to -2.6°C (27.3°F) in January. While extreme cold is less frequent, temperatures rarely fall below -8.4°C (16.9°F).
Precipitation occurs year-round but is most intense during late spring and early summer. The wettest month sees an average accumulation of 70 mm (3 in), contributing to an annual total of 666 mm (26 in). Sunshine availability correlates strongly with temperature; while July offers abundant daylight with 312.0 hours of sunshine, winter brings persistent gray skies. In December, cloud coverage reaches 81.7, coinciding with the darkest days of the year. The driest conditions typically arrive in late winter, with monthly precipitation averaging just 41 mm (2 in).
Atmospheric moisture remains present throughout the year, with high relative humidity peaking at 86.7 during the colder months. Air currents predominantly flow from the NW, with the strongest breezes occurring in March when average wind speeds reach 11.1 km/h (6.9 mph). During the peak of summer, the average peak UV Index is 6.2, indicating moderate to high solar intensity. Explore the advanced weather charts on WeatherBox to visualize the complete climate profile for this location.
