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Budapest in May: weather & travel advice

Budapest in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 22 °C (mild). With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.

Parlament an der Donau in BudapestBudapest · MayPhoto: Godot13 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
22 °C
Night
10 °C
Rainy days
9 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
68 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood74/100
City breakExcellent93/100
ActiveExcellent86/100
FamilyGood78/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
2
J
4
F
10
M
17
A
22
M
26
J
29
J
29
A
23
S
16
O
9
N
3
D
Rainy daysdays
7
J
6
F
7
M
8
A
9
M
9
J
8
J
7
A
6
S
7
O
8
N
8
D

Similar destinations in May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Budapest in May?

Daytime highs average around 22 °C, with nights around 10 °C.

Does it rain a lot in Budapest in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 9 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Budapest?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.