Verdict: Excellent month
Budapest Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Budapest — highs around 21°C (70°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Budapest.
Average high
21°C / 70°F
Average low
11°C / 52°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
76 mm
What to pack for Budapest in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Budapest: Jul (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~11 rain days)
5°
-1°
Jan
9°
1°
Feb
12°
2°
Mar
16°
5°
Apr
21°
11°
May
26°
16°
Jun
29°
18°
Jul
29°
18°
Aug
23°
13°
Sep
17°
8°
Oct
9°
3°
Nov
5°
0°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)