Budapest

What’s the weather like in Budapest in March?

Spring begins in March and it’s when temperatures begin to improve quite quickly. Budapest weather in March is pleasant with daytime temperatures rising to more enjoyable levels. However, evenings are still very cold with temperatures rarely rising above 5°C.

Geographical influences

Located in Hungary, Budapest has a continental climate typical of the region. It’s one of the largest cities in the European Union and known for its rich culture, beautiful architecture and fantastic local cuisine. The climate is usually cold in the winter but in spring, temperatures begin to rise and westerly winds carry warm breezes to the city.

Averages

You can expect a daily high of 10°C that’s known to increase to 14°C by the end of the month. Temperatures at night are very cold with lows of 2°C. Rainfall is frequent throughout the year in Budapest with 40mm of rainfall expected to fall over 11 days of the month. There are nine hours of sunshine each day, which is plenty of time to explore the city.