Budapest · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 46°F, low 32°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
46° / 32°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
11 mph
What February feels like in Budapest
Sunrise
07:49
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:05
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Budapest in February
The kit for February in Budapest: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+6° avg high
-1 rain days
Budapest in January →
February
46°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-8° avg high
+2 rain days
Budapest in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Budapest in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Budapest in February?+
Average high 46°F, average low 32°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Budapest?+
Compared to January (avg high 39°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 54°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Budapest in February?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in February, on average.