Budapest weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Budapest: highs of 22°C (71°F) and about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 10°C (51°F) and cloud cover 62% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 26°C (79°F) and 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Budapest?
best month Weather score 77/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Budapest.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in May?
Some rain is normal: about 65 mm (2.6 in) falls in an average May. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Budapest in May?
Days average 22°C (71°F) and nights 10°C (51°F).
Budapest weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (51°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 41 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 35 mm | 58% | best |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm | 62% | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 70 mm | 59% | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm | 53% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm | 48% | best |
| September | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 57 mm | 57% | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm | 62% | fair |
| November | 9°C (48°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| December | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 43 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months