2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Budapest in March

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

March is a good time to visit Budapest. Budapest has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 12°C, lows of 2°C, and approximately 8 rainy days per month.

Avg High

12°C

Avg Low

2°C

Rainy days

8days

Daylight

11.8h

Is March a good time to visit Budapest?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:58 AM

Sunset

5:49 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 3°C -3°C 3 Good
February 10°C 1°C 11 Good
March 12°C 2°C 8 Good
April 19°C 6°C 3 Excellent (best)
May 20°C 10°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 24°C 16°C 21 Excellent (best)
July 27°C 17°C 13 Wet
August 29°C 19°C 10 Good
September 25°C 14°C 5 Excellent (best)
October 16°C 8°C 13 Excellent (best)
November 8°C 3°C 6 Good
December 6°C 2°C 9 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Budapest? +

March is typically Good for visiting Budapest, with average highs of 12°C and around 8 rainy days.

What should I pack for Budapest in March? +

With highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Budapest in March? +

Budapest typically sees around 8 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Budapest in March? +

In March, Budapest gets approximately 11.8 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Budapest? +

No, March is not peak season in Budapest. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Budapest? +

The best months to visit Budapest are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Budapest)

Last Updated: January 2026

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