February in Budapest averages highs of 8 °C (46 °F) and lows of 0 °C (32 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 10 h 11 min of daylight.
February weather in Budapest at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Budapest?
Tough month: cold and some rain. February is usually low season in Budapest: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in February 2026
No public holidays fall in February 2026 in Hungary, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Budapest in February
February's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion — early morning outdoors
- Danube evening cruise — lit-up bridges outdoors
- Parliament — guided tours, book ahead indoors
- Széchenyi or Gellért baths — outdoor pools stay hot all year indoors
- Ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter — Szimpla Kert indoors
- Great Market Hall — lángos upstairs indoors
Where to stay: District V (Belváros) for sights; District VII for ruin bars; Buda side for quiet.
What to pack for Budapest in February
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 0 °C (32 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Budapest costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €40–95 | €110–240 |
Excluding flights. February is usually low season in Budapest: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 8° / 0° | 6 | Tough month |
| Krakow | 6° / -2° | 8 | Tough month |
| Prague | 7° / -1° | 6 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Budapest?
By the numbers, February is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 8 °C (46 °F) and about 6 rainy days. February is usually low season in Budapest: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, September.
How warm is Budapest in February?
Average highs are 8 °C (46 °F) and lows 0 °C (32 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in February?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 42 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest month of the year in Budapest.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.