When to go to Hungary
Hungary follows a typical, Central European, continental climate. Think cold in winter, toasty in summer, spring showers and damp autumns.![]()
Winter can be cold in Hungary, dropping to -3°C in January. Bird watching vacations still run then, but for non-twitchers the best time to visit Hungary is spring and early autumn, when it’s mild. July and August are hottest, at between 15-25°C – not too hot for a cycling vacation, especially if you pedal out in the early mornings. If you’re only heading to Budapest, though, avoid these midsummer months, when it’s flooded with tourists. Most rain falls in spring, particularly May, but showers are a feature of summer, too, so take an umbrella. December and January offer Christmas markets and the chance of snow.
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Hungary Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
-3
2
34
FEB
-1
5
32
MAR
2
11
29
APR
7
17
40
MAY
11
22
56
JUN
15
25
66
JUL
16
27
54
AUG
15
27
49
SEP
12
23
39
OCT
7
16
39
NOV
3
8
55
DEC
-1
3
44
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Prague to Budapest cycling vacation
A wonderfully contrasting ride through the heart of Europe
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US $4179
11 days
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2023: 18 May, 15 Jun, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
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