, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in the south-west of Hungary, about 30 km (18 mi) north of the border with Croatia. The altitude varies from 120 to 200 meters (390 to 650 feet) in most of the city, but to the north there are hills, the Mecsek Mountains, and there are neighborhoods that reach about 350 meters (1,150 ft).
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 1942.
, 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 41.3 °C (106.3 °F) and was set in July 1950.
to visit Pecs 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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.5 °C, with a minimum of
-2.6 °C and a maximum of
3.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-11 °C. However, it dropped to
-16.9 °C in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12.5 °C. However, it reached
17 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.3 °C, with a minimum of
-1.5 °C and a maximum of
6.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-17 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14.5 °C. However, it reached
21.8 °C in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
6.8 °C, with a minimum of
2.1 °C and a maximum of
11.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-16.2 °C in March 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
23.1 °C in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.9 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
17.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
29.3 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.3 °C, with a minimum of
11 °C and a maximum of
21.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.3 °C in May 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
32.3 °C in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20 °C, with a minimum of
14.5 °C and a maximum of
25.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
3.1 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22 °C, with a minimum of
16.3 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.1 °C in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.6 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 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 62%.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22 °C, with a minimum of
16.3 °C and a maximum of
27.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.2 °C in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.2 °C in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.1 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.5 °C in September 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
34.3 °C in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 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 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12 °C, with a minimum of
7.2 °C and a maximum of
16.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.7 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.3 °C, with a minimum of
2.8 °C and a maximum of
9.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.5 °C in November 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
21.9 °C in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.2 °C, with a minimum of
-1.6 °C and a maximum of
4.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-22.1 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
19.5 °C in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.