Budapest weather in February
February is one of the least pleasant months in Budapest: highs of 4°C (40°F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average -4°C (25°F) and cloud cover 73% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with January, it is warmer and about as wet; March brings highs of 10°C (51°F) and 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Budapest, the largest city in Budapest. See below for other places.
Is February a good time to visit Budapest?
least pleasant month Weather score 39/100.
February is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Budapest. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in February?
No, it is usually dry: about 40 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average February. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Budapest in February?
Days average 4°C (40°F) and nights -4°C (25°F).
Budapest weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (51°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 41 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 35 mm | 58% | best |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm | 62% | best |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 70 mm | 59% | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm | 53% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm | 48% | best |
| September | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 57 mm | 57% | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm | 62% | fair |
| November | 9°C (48°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| December | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 43 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Budapest in February
Weather can differ a lot within Budapest: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Pest | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Buda | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Budapest XI. kerület | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Zugló | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Budapest III. kerület | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Budapest XIII. kerület | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Újpest | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Budapest IV. kerület | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Budapest XVIII. kerület | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Budapest II. kerület | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Budapest VIII. kerület | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |