01Weather
Budapest weather in March
Afternoons in March average 12.7 °C (55 °F) and nights cool to 2.9 °C (37 °F). The month brings about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days. Compared with February it is 4.5 °C warmer; April is 5.1 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 20 °C / 67 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 45 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -2 °C / 29 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 6.7 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 32 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 25.1 °C / -12.1 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 06:24 | 17:28 | 11.1 h |
| 15 March | 05:56 | 17:48 | 11.9 h |
| 31 March | 06:24 | 19:11 | 12.8 h |
Daylight grows by about 102 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Budapest), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Budapest is in March
moderate The main sights are moderate in March. What drives it:
- National Day on 15 March
- Budapest Spring Festival
- first mild days
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2027 | 1848 Revolution Memorial Day |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| 28 Mar 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Budapest in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | 15 March, commemorations and free museums | national |
07Packing
What to pack for Budapest in March
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- gloves: frost on about 7 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March warms into spring by the end of the month, with afternoons around 11 °C, and the National Day on 15 March brings commemorations at the National Museum, free museum entry across the city and crowds at the Parliament for the flag-raising. Weather swings between mild and raw. The Spring Festival's classical programme begins in the second half. The clocks go forward on the last Sunday.
Rain falls on about seven days. The first terraces open along the Danube on sunny afternoons. Easter can fall in late March, with Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays and the sprinkling tradition in the countryside. Hotel rates stay low until Easter. For blossom on Margaret Island and the Spring Festival, see April.
09Compare
Budapest month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | -2 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 8 °C | 0 °C | 12 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 13 °C | 3 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 18 °C | 7 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 22 °C | 11 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 28 °C | 16 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| July | 29 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 29 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 24 °C | 13 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 17 °C | 8 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| November | 10 °C | 3 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| December | 5 °C | 0 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Budapest.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Prague in March | 11 °C | 7 |
| Venice in March | 13 °C | 6 |
| Rome in March | 16 °C | 8 |
| Copenhagen in March | 7 °C | – |
| Amsterdam in March | 11 °C | 10 |
| Paris in March | 12 °C | 13 |
11FAQ
Budapest in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Budapest?
March is a good month to visit Budapest. Daytime highs average 13 °C (55 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Budapest in March?
Expect cool days around 13 °C (55 °F) and nights near 3 °C (37 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 20 °C, and one in ten stays below 7 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in March?
March brings about 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Budapest standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 32 percent.
What should I wear in Budapest in March?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Budapest crowded in March?
The main sights are moderate in March. Main drivers: National Day on 15 March; Budapest Spring Festival; first mild days.
What time does it get dark in Budapest in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 17:48 and rises at 05:56, giving 11.9 hours of daylight.