Monthly climate guide
Budapest weather in May
Expect warm weather in Budapest in May: afternoons reach about 21°C (70°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (50°F). Around 71 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 11°C apart.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Budapest.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 5°C higher.
- Rain is above Budapest's usual level, by about 41%.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
71 mm
some rain
Humidity
69%
relative
Sky
63%
cloud · often cloudy
Budapest weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -4°C / 25°F | 39 mm | 91% | 76% |
| February | 5°C / 42°F | -3°C / 27°F | 44 mm | 86% | 74% |
| March | 11°C / 53°F | 1°C / 33°F | 41 mm | 77% | 60% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 42°F | 28 mm | 70% | 57% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 71 mm | 69% | 63% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 63 mm | 65% | 58% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 62°F | 68 mm | 58% | 53% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 17°C / 62°F | 51 mm | 57% | 45% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 53°F | 58 mm | 65% | 56% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 60 mm | 76% | 63% |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 40 mm | 87% | 72% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -2°C / 29°F | 40 mm | 91% | 77% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Budapest?
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Best time to visit Budapest →Other Hungary cities in May
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Budapest in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Budapest?
May is a reasonable time for Budapest: highs around 21°C and about 71 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Budapest in May?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in May?
Budapest typically gets around 71 mm of rain in May — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Budapest (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.