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Budapest in February
Budapest warms up: highs climb to 41°F (5°C), from 36°F in January, with lows of 26°F (-3°C) and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 46/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 41°F (5°C).
Average lows of 26°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 1.6 in (40 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – June and August – October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort holds steady from January (45 → 46/100).
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Budapest in February
With highs near 41°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Szimpla Kert
The original ruin bar, a maze of rooms in a derelict building.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
New York Café
Gilded belle-époque café with frescoed ceilings.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Dohány Street Synagogue
Europe's largest synagogue, with a memorial garden and Jewish Museum.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
Castle Hill palace, Matthias Church and turreted terraces facing Parliament.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Café Gerbeaud
Historic confectionery on Vörösmarty Square since 1858.
Nearby in February
- Zakopane in February~131 mi · highs 30°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vienna in February~133 mi · highs 41°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wieliczka in February~178 mi · highs 36°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Kraków in February~182 mi · highs 37°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Budapest in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Budapest?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 46/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – June and August – October. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Budapest in February?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Budapest in February?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 24.2 in (614 mm).
What should I pack for Budapest in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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