Late spring · Weather & things to do
Budapest in May
Budapest warms up: highs climb to 72°F (22°C), from 64°F in April, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
At 86/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 51°F (11°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.6 in (65 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is one of Budapest's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 64°F in April.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 7.9 in (201 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in April to 86/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes72°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Budapest in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Café Gerbeaud
Historic confectionery on Vörösmarty Square since 1858.
Why now May scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Large neo-Baroque bath complex with hot outdoor pools open year-round.
Why now Highs near 72°F and 2.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Margaret Island
Car-free island park with gardens, ruins and a musical fountain.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
Castle Hill palace, Matthias Church and turreted terraces facing Parliament.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic parliament on the Danube; tours show the Holy Crown.
Nearby in May
- Zakopane in May~131 mi · highs 60°F, 4.6 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vienna in May~133 mi · highs 70°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Wieliczka in May~178 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Kraków in May~182 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Budapest?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
How hot is Budapest in May?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in May?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.2 in (614 mm).
What should I pack for Budapest in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (72°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Budapest
Routes in season in May
- Prague, Vienna & Budapest Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Budapest in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.