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Buda Weather in February

Buda in February

The short of it: Buda in February averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -1° · rain 28 mm · daylight 10 h 11 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & May

February in Buda brings afternoons near 6° and nights around -1°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 11 min in mid-February, 80 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Buda runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Budapest, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Buda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 11 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BudapestBudapest1 km ESE6°-1°28 mm
Budapest I. kerületBudapest1 km SE6°-1°28 mm
Budapest V. kerületBudapest1 km E7°-1°28 mm
NaphegyPest County1 km SSW6°-1°28 mm
Budapest XII. kerületBudapest2 km WSW6°-1°28 mm
ÚjlipótvárosBudapest2 km NE7°-1°28 mm
Budapest II. kerületBudapest2 km NNW6°-1°28 mm
Budapest VI. kerületBudapest2 km E7°-1°28 mm

The Almanac · Buda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Buda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°34 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°28 mm10 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦
March11°2°32 mm12 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April18°7°36 mm11 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°12°60 mm10 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June26°15°61 mm10 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
July28°17°59 mm10 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August28°17°48 mm9 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
September22°12°54 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October16°8°47 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
November9°4°53 mm9 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦
December4°-1°41 mm9 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Buda in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Buda in February?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Buda?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Buda in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 28 min in December to 15 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Buda in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Buda in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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