Climate in Miskolc (Hungary)

The climate of Miskolc is moderately continental, characterized by cold winters, with temperatures often below freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), and mild or pleasantly warm summers.
The city is located in the north-east of Hungary, in the region that in winter is the coldest of the country.
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 -27 °C (-16.6 °F) and was set in January 1987.
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 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) and was set in July 2007.

Best Time

The best time to visit Miskolc runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Miskolc - Climate data

In Miskolc, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -1.3 °C (29.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 555 millimeters (21.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (January) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 1960 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Miskolc - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2000

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -1.3 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.9 °C (24.9 °F) and a maximum of 1.4 °C (34.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11 °F). However, it dropped to -17.8 °C (0 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it reached 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 18% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 0.8 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -2.6 °C (27.3 °F) and a maximum of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -17 °C (1.4 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 18.9 °C (66 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 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 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.2 °C (8.2 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) in March 2017.
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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4.5 °C (23.9 °F) in April 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 29.1 °C (84.4 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °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 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.3 °C (90.1 °F) in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 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 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 34.9 °C (94.8 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 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 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 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 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.1 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.7 °F) and a maximum of 8.1 °C (46.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -10.4 °C (13.3 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in November 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of -0.3 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -2.6 °C (27.3 °F) and a maximum of 2 °C (35.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18.7 °C (-1.7 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 25 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 17% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).