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Pest Weather in February

Pest in February

The short of it: Pest in February averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °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 October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -1° · rain 28 mm · daylight 10 h 11 min

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

February in Pest brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -1°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, 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 October.

Against its neighbours, Pest runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Erzsébetváros, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

February in Pest, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 5.0 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
ErzsébetvárosBudapest1 km WNW7°-1°28 mm
Budapest VI. kerületBudapest1 km WNW7°-1°28 mm
JózsefvárosBudapest1 km SSW7°-1°28 mm
Budapest VIII. kerületBudapest2 km SW7°-1°28 mm
Budapest V. kerületBudapest2 km W7°-1°28 mm
FerencvárosBudapest3 km SSE6°-1°28 mm
ZuglóBudapest3 km NE6°-1°28 mm
ÚjlipótvárosBudapest3 km NW7°-1°28 mm

The Almanac · Pest 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 7°, 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 Pest by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°33 mm9 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦✦
February7°-1°28 mm10 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦
March12°3°34 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April19°8°35 mm11 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°12°59 mm10 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June27°16°60 mm9 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°60 mm9 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August29°17°47 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
September23°13°52 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October17°8°45 mm8 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
November10°4°52 mm9 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦
December4°-1°40 mm8 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pest in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pest in February?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 7°, 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 Pest?

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

How long are the days in Pest 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 Pest in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Pest in February?

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

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