Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Budapest in July
July is a good time to visit Budapest if you enjoy hot city weather and can keep plans flexible around rain. Average highs of 27°C make daytime exploring warm work, while average lows of 17°C mean evenings are generally more comfortable. The catch is about 10 rainy days, so this is not a reliably dry summer break. Go for warm evenings and long daylight hours, rather than cool conditions for walking all day.
Long-term climate averages for Budapest, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Budapest, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Budapest.
- Average daytime high
- 26.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 32°C
- Average night-time low
- 17.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.1°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.1h
- 53% of 15.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 72 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days over 25°C
- 68%
- 24% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 38.4°C
- 2007-07-20
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.5°C
- 2018-07-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 36 min
- 1447 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How July compares
July is the 1st warmest month of the year in Budapest and ranks 104th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Budapest is 5.1°C warmer by day and 3.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Budapest peaks at 26.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.9°C or more. About 68% of days top 25°C and 1 in 4 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.2°C; one night in ten drops to 13.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 38.4°C (2007-07-20) and the coldest night 9.5°C (2018-07-02).
Rain in July
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 72 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1999 with 180 mm, the driest 2013 with 7 mm. Humidity averages 64%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 15.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:02 and sets about 20:37 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 47%.
Is July a good time to visit Budapest?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Budapest on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Expect real heat, not just a warmer London
Budapest is noticeably warmer than London in July: its average daytime high is 26.9°C, compared with London's 21.8°C. That difference matters when you are walking around rather than sitting in the shade. Temperatures reach 30°C on 24% of days, so allow for weather that feels properly hot, not simply pleasant. Plan longer walks for the morning, keep midday plans less demanding and carry water. Light, breathable clothes are the sensible default, with sun protection for exposed stretches. July suits travellers happy to slow down in the heat; if you prefer brisk, uninterrupted days on foot, the temperature is a genuine drawback.
Long days, but keep a wet-weather option
There is plenty of scope to spend time outdoors, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine within 15.4 hours of daylight. The long days give you flexibility to take a break during the hottest part of the afternoon and head out again later. Rain is the trade-off: about 10 days have measurable rainfall, so leave room to rearrange outdoor plans rather than treating every day as guaranteed sunshine. A compact umbrella or lightweight waterproof is useful, but heavy layers are not the starting point for this weather. Choose clothes that work in the heat and keep an indoor option available when rain arrives.
A little perspective
Budapest through the year
July is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1°C | -2.9°C | 2.7 | 36 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 5.5°C | -2.3°C | 3.5 | 36 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 10.6°C | 1.3°C | 4.7 | 41 | 8 | 0% |
| April | 16.6°C | 6.3°C | 6.1 | 46 | 9 | 2% |
| May | 21.2°C | 11.3°C | 6.6 | 67 | 12 | 20% |
| Junebest | 24.8°C | 15.3°C | 7.4 | 71 | 11 | 48% |
| JulySelectedbest | 26.9°C | 17.2°C | 8.1 | 72 | 10 | 68% |
| Augustbest | 26.9°C | 17.0°C | 8.1 | 58 | 9 | 69% |
| September | 21.4°C | 12.6°C | 5.8 | 58 | 8 | 21% |
| October | 15.7°C | 7.7°C | 4.4 | 52 | 8 | 1% |
| November | 9.2°C | 3.0°C | 2.8 | 52 | 9 | 0% |
| December | 3.6°C | -1.8°C | 2.4 | 44 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Budapest in July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Budapest hot in July?
Budapest is hot in July: the average daytime high is 26.9°C and nights average 17.2°C. About 68% of July days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Budapest in July?
Budapest sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 72 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 1999 (180 mm) and the driest was 2013 (7 mm).
How sunny is Budapest in July?
Budapest gets around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 15.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Budapest compare with the UK in July?
Budapest is on average 5.1°C warmer than London by day in July (26.9°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Budapest?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Budapest reached 38.4°C on 2007-07-20, and the coldest night dropped to 9.5°C on 2018-07-02.
Is July Budapest's warmest month?
Yes, July is Budapest's warmest month on average. It is also among the best-rated months, alongside August and June. That makes it a strong option for warmth, but not for travellers whose priority is avoiding heat.
Will I need a jacket in the evening?
A light layer is sensible rather than a heavy jacket. The average night low is 17.2°C, but the coolest nights can fall to around 14°C or below. Pack something you can easily carry during the warmer daytime hours.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Budapest. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C