Weather and climate in Szombathely (Hungary)

The climate of Szombathely is continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in western Hungary, a short distance from Austria, whose mountains reduce precipitation in winter (because they block the western currents), but increase it in the summer (because they cause thunderstorms).
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 -29.3 °C (-20.7 °F) and was set in February 1929.
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 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) and was set in August 2013.

Best Time

In order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, the best times to visit Szombathely 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.

Szombathely - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -0.1 °C (31.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 605 millimeters (23.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest ones (June, July, August) Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 1985 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Szombathely - 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 -0.1 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -3.5 °C (25.8 °F) and a maximum of 3.2 °C (37.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11 °F). However, it dropped to -17.7 °C (0.1 °F) in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.9 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) and a maximum of 6.3 °C (43.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (14.5 °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 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.0 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.5 °F) and a maximum of 11.1 °C (52 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -19.3 °C (-2.7 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) in March 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 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 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 28.7 °C (83.7 °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 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (76.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 2.4 °C (36.3 °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 °F). However, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 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 67%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.5 °F) and a maximum of 9 °C (48.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 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 10 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 0.7 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -2.2 °C (28 °F) and a maximum of 3.7 °C (38.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -19.4 °C (-2.9 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 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 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).