Will it rain in
Budapest today?
Live hourly rain forecast and run verdict for Budapest, Budapest, Hungary.
Running in Budapest means handling Hungary's hot summers and cold, foggy winters in the Danube basin. Whether it's a sweltering morning along the Buda hills, freezing fog on Margaret Island, or a spring shower along the Danube promenade, knowing whether to head out before you lace up matters. RainOrRun checks live conditions in Budapest right now and gives you an instant verdict — plus the best hourly window if the weather's on the fence. We'll also recommend the right gear for whatever Budapest's Danube basin weather is throwing at you today.
What to wear
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How often does it rain in Budapest?
Budapest records around 675mm of rain a year, spread across about 109 days — roughly 30% of all days, or 9 days in an average month. That puts Budapest mid-pack: rain interrupts roughly one run in three, so it pays to check the hourly forecast before a long run, but you will not be running in waterproofs week after week.
The wettest month is May, averaging 79mm across about 12 rainy days. The driest is March, with 41mm over roughly 8 days. Average lows in January drop to -2.3°C, cold enough that gloves, a headband and a thermal base layer make a real difference on early runs. At the other end, July averages 28.4°C highs — hot enough that early morning and evening are the sensible windows, and hydration matters more than waterproofing.
Those are ten-year averages, not a forecast. What actually matters on the day is the next twelve hours — which is what the live verdict and hourly strip at the top of this page are for.
| Month | Rainfall | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42mm | 10 | 4.1°C | -2.3°C |
| February | 42mm | 9 | 8°C | 0.1°C |
| March | 41mm | 8 | 12°C | 2.1°C |
| April | 45mm | 9 | 16.9°C | 6.3°C |
| May | 79mm | 12 | 21.1°C | 11.4°C |
| June | 72mm | 11 | 26.3°C | 16.4°C |
| July | 66mm | 9 | 28.4°C | 18°C |
| August | 56mm | 8 | 28.4°C | 17.9°C |
| September | 68mm | 8 | 22.7°C | 13.2°C |
| October | 57mm | 8 | 16.6°C | 7.9°C |
| November | 56mm | 9 | 9.6°C | 3.1°C |
| December | 51mm | 8 | 5°C | -0.5°C |
Historical data: Open-Meteo archive, 2015–2024. A “rainy day” means at least 1mm of precipitation.
Running in Budapest: common questions
Will it rain in Budapest today?
The forecast card at the top of this page shows Budapest's rain probability for the current hour, plus an hour-by-hour breakdown for the rest of the day, using live Open-Meteo data. Historically, Budapest sees rain on about 109 days a year, so on any given day there is roughly a 30% chance of some rain falling.
Is it a good day to run in Budapest?
RainOrRun scores the live Budapest forecast on rain probability, rainfall amount, temperature, wind speed and severe weather, then returns a single verdict: Go, Maybe, or Don't Bother. A Maybe means conditions are borderline and it is worth picking your window rather than skipping the run.
What is the best time to run in Budapest today?
The hourly strip above highlights the best single window of the day for Budapest — the hour combining the lowest rain probability with the most comfortable temperature. You can also check up to eight days ahead using the date picker if you are planning a long run or a race.
What should I wear running in Budapest today?
The gear section on this page updates with the live Budapest forecast: a waterproof jacket and peaked cap when rain probability goes above 40%, a thermal base layer and gloves below 8 degrees Celsius, and a high-vis vest when wind or low light make you harder to see.
What is the wettest month in Budapest?
May is the wettest month in Budapest, averaging 79mm of rain across about 12 rainy days. March is the driest, with around 41mm over roughly 8 days. Figures are ten-year averages covering 2015 to 2024.
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