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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 31/100

Budapest in February

Poor · 31/100
High / low7° / -1°daily averages
Precipitation34 mm9 wet days
Cloud cover44%monthly average
47.50° N, 19.04° EElevation 104 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goBudapest · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31February
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
February: high / low7° / -1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Budapest averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of -1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 34 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 44%.

Days are 2.6° warmer than in January on average, and March is warmer again by about 5.3°.

February scores 31/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Budapest. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 17:07 local time, giving 10 h 16 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 86 minutes over the month.

Why 31/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%37%
Clear skies · 25%77%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Budapest this month

Budakeszi
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Budakeszi

Pest County · 8.6 km W
6°Feb high
9wet days
30score
Budakeszi
Érd
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Érd

Pest County · 15 km SW
6°Feb high
9wet days
31score
Érd
Vecsés
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Vecsés

Pest County · 21 km SE
6°Feb high
9wet days
31score
Vecsés
Pomáz
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Pomáz

Pest County · 16 km N
6°Feb high
9wet days
31score
Pomáz
ivTop of the table

Hungary's best in February

Where to go in February
Zalaegerszeg
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Zalaegerszeg

Zala County
7°Feb high
8wet days
34score
Zalaegerszeg
Pécs
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Pécs

Baranya
6°Feb high
9wet days
32score
Pécs
Debrecen
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Debrecen

Hajdú-Bihar
5°Feb high
8wet days
32score
Debrecen
Szeged
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4

Szeged

Csongrád
6°Feb high
9wet days
32score
Szeged
·Questions

Budapest in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Budapest?

February scores 31/100 for Budapest, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 7°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Budapest in February?

Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows -1°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Budapest in February?

Budapest receives about 34 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 9 days.