May verdict

Hungary in May

Weather score53Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Budapest, Hungary, Hungary travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

60mm

Sun

7.2h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

53

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May22°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May60mm average rain

May is wetter than Hungary's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and August to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.2 hours average sun

May is brighter than Hungary's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May0°C average sea

May is close to Hungary's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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May53 weather score

May sits close to Hungary's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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