Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Debrecen is
continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in the north-east of Hungary, a short distance from Romania.
Winter is cold and gray. Snowfalls are quite frequent, but generally not abundant.
Sometimes there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -30 °C (-22 °F) and was set in January 1942.
In
summer, there are pleasant periods that lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
However, there are also very hot and sultry periods, with highs that can reach and exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 39 °C (102.2 °F) and was set in August 1946.
Best Time
In order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, the
best times to visit Debrecen are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it's better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.
Debrecen - Climate data
In Debrecen, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -0.7 °C (30.7 °F), that of the warmest months (July, August) is of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Debrecen - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | -3.6 | 2.2 | -0.7 | 26 | 36 | 30.7 |
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February | -2.6 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 27 | 41 | 34.1 |
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March | 1.2 | 11 | 6.1 | 34 | 52 | 43 |
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April | 6.1 | 17.7 | 11.9 | 43 | 64 | 53.4 |
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May | 10.9 | 22.6 | 16.8 | 52 | 73 | 62.2 |
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June | 14.6 | 26 | 20.3 | 58 | 79 | 68.5 |
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July | 16 | 27.8 | 21.9 | 61 | 82 | 71.4 |
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August | 15.7 | 28.1 | 21.9 | 60 | 83 | 71.4 |
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September | 11.2 | 22.6 | 16.9 | 52 | 73 | 62.4 |
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October | 6.3 | 16.6 | 11.5 | 43 | 62 | 52.6 |
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November | 2.2 | 9.7 | 5.9 | 36 | 49 | 42.7 |
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December | -2.1 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 28 | 38 | 33 |
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Year | 6.4 | 16.1 | 11.2 | 43.5 | 61 | 52 |
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Precipitation amounts to 550 millimeters (21.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (January) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Debrecen - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 25 | 1 | 6 |
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February | 35 | 1.4 | 7 |
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March | 30 | 1.2 | 6 |
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April | 50 | 2 | 7 |
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May | 60 | 2.4 | 8 |
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June | 65 | 2.6 | 8 |
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July | 70 | 2.8 | 8 |
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August | 50 | 2 | 6 |
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September | 50 | 2 | 7 |
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October | 40 | 1.6 | 6 |
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November | 40 | 1.6 | 7 |
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December | 40 | 1.6 | 7 |
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Year | 550 | 21.7 | 83 |
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There are on average around 2180
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Debrecen - Sunshine hoursMonth | Average | Total |
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January | 2 | 65 | February | 3 | 90 | March | 5.5 | 165 | April | 7 | 215 | May | 8.5 | 265 | June | 9.5 | 285 | July | 9.5 | 300 | August | 9.5 | 295 | September | 6.5 | 200 | October | 5 | 155 | November | 3 | 90 | December | 1.5 | 55 | Year | 6 | 2180 |
Debrecen - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -0.7 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) and a maximum of 2.2 °C (36 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13.5 °C (8 °F). However, it dropped to -21.8 °C (-7.2 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) in January 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.2 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -2.6 °C (27.3 °F) and a maximum of 4.9 °C (40.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11 °C (12.5 °F). However, it dropped to -22.2 °C (-8 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (56 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.1 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.9 °C (3.4 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.1 °C (19.2 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) in May 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 31.8 °C (89.2 °F) in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in August 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in September 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.1 °C (17.4 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.9 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -12.9 °C (8.8 °F) in November 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 0.6 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) and a maximum of 3.2 °C (37.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.7 °C (-3.5 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it reached 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).