Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Budapest
Hungary · Europe
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 52°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 66° and nights feel near 50°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain17%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday70°F
Rain20%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain19%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening66°F
Rain16%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 27 | 1.4 | 8 | 4.6 | 84 |
| Feb | 43 | 29 | 1.4 | 8 | 6.3 | 77 |
| Mar | 52 | 35 | 1.5 | 8 | 8.1 | 67 |
| Apr | 64 | 44 | 1.7 | 9 | 10.3 | 62 |
| May | 72 | 52 | 2.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 65 |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 2.5 | 10 | 12.3 | 65 |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 2.6 | 10 | 12.4 | 63 |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.7 | 64 |
| Sep | 72 | 53 | 2.4 | 8 | 9.2 | 70 |
| Oct | 62 | 44 | 1.9 | 8 | 7.1 | 77 |
| Nov | 49 | 37 | 1.9 | 9 | 5.1 | 84 |
| Dec | 38 | 29 | 1.7 | 8 | 4.0 | 86 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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