Budapest weather in February
Budapest in February averages 3°C (38°F), 27 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Budapest, February is the third coldest, the driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (38°F)
0–7°C · 32–44°F
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.8 h
hours per day
What is Budapest like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Budapest in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (32°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Budapest is 2.2°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 1°C (34°F).
February in Budapest is 3.7°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
Daylight in Budapest in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 16 minutes in Budapest, rising about 06:50 and setting about 17:06 local time.
February ends 1 hour 26 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 41 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Budapest
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Budapest
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Budapest weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 29 mm |
| February | 3°C / 38°F | 27 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 30 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 37 mm |
| May | 17°C / 62°F | 67 mm |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 67 mm |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 75 mm |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 60 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 48 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 41 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 48 mm |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | 39 mm |
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FAQs about Budapest in February
February climate averages for Budapest, 1991–2020.
Budapest averages 3°C (38°F) in February, ranging from about 0°C (32°F) at night to 7°C (44°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 27 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 3°C (38°F) against 7°C (45°F) in March — 3.7°C cooler.
February is 2.2°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 16 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours 57 minutes in June and 8 hours 28 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:50 and sunset about 17:06 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 26 minutes longer than it starts.
