Climate Overview

Hungary is located in the Pannonian Basin, protected by the Carpathians and Alps. The result is a distinct continental climate: hot, dry summers and cold, foggy winters. The Great Plain in the east experiences the most extreme temperatures — over 38°C in summer, below -15°C in winter.

Region	Summer (Jun–Aug)	Winter (Dec–Feb)	Special Feature
Budapest	25–35°C	-2 to 5°C	Urban microclimate, humid summers
Lake Balaton	25–32°C	-3 to 4°C	Lake moderates extremes, water temp. up to 27°C
Puszta / Great Plain	28–38°C	-5 to 3°C	Most extreme climate, windy and dry
Western Hungary / Transdanubia	24–30°C	-2 to 5°C	Slightly wetter, alpine influence

Sunshine Hours: Hungary is one of the sunniest countries in Europe — with over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, up to 2,200 in the Puszta. From June to August, the sun shines an average of 10 hours daily.