Hungary Climate
Top 5 Cities: Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, and Pécs
This month in numbers
Hungary experienced its 14th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 12.89°C, an anomaly of +1.8°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
Looking at the broader picture, the February–April 2026 period in Hungary was the 24th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 7.24°C, an anomaly of +1.4°C. This aligns with a long-term warming trend for Hungary, which has seen an increase of +1.72°C against the 1961–1990 baseline, with 2025 being the warmest year on record at 13.13°C. Globally, the February–April 2026 period was also the 2nd warmest on record for land temperatures. Hungary's April anomaly of +1.83°C places it 118th out of 234 regions in terms of warming for the month.
What’s driving change?
The current climate patterns are influenced by a Neutral ENSO state, with a weekly Niño 3.4 sea surface temperature anomaly of +0.9°C as of April 29, 2026. While the current state is neutral, forecasts indicate a likely transition to El Niño in the coming months, with a 61% chance for May-Jul and a 79% chance for June-Aug. This shift in ENSO could bring warmer and drier conditions to the region. Hungary has also experienced some notable weather events recently. In January 2026, the country was blanketed by its heaviest snowfall since 2012, disrupting travel and daily life, particularly in Budapest. This was followed by a significant warming trend in March and April.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Hungary
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Hungary changing?
Hungary is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Hungary come from?
Climate data for Hungary comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Hungary climate data cover?
The Hungary climate profile covers Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Hungary
How often is the Hungary climate update refreshed?
The Hungary climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.