Budapest weather in March
Budapest in March averages 7°C (45°F), 30 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Budapest, March is the fifth coldest, the third driest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (45°F)
3–11°C · 38–51°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.1 h
hours per day
What is Budapest like in March?
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 March?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (38°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Budapest is 3.7°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 3°C (38°F).
March in Budapest is 5.4°C cooler than April and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Budapest in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 54 minutes in Budapest, rising about 05:56 and setting about 17:49 local time.
March ends 1 hour 43 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 3 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Budapest
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Budapest
What to read before you book.
Budapest weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March 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 March
March climate averages for Budapest, 1991–2020.
Budapest averages 7°C (45°F) in March, ranging from about 3°C (38°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 30 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 7°C (45°F) against 12°C (54°F) in April — 5.4°C cooler.
March is 3.7°C warmer than February, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 54 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 15 hours 57 minutes in June and 8 hours 28 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 05:56 and sunset about 17:49 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 43 minutes longer than it starts.
