, 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).
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.
, 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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-0.1 °C, with a minimum of
-3.5 °C and a maximum of
3.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.7 °C in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12.5 °C. However, it reached
16.9 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, 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 of
9.7 kph.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.9 °C, with a minimum of
-2.5 °C and a maximum of
6.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-22.2 °C in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15 °C. However, it reached
22.2 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, 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 of
11 kph.
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6 °C, with a minimum of
0.8 °C and a maximum of
11.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-19.3 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
23.1 °C in March 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, 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 of
11.8 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.8 °C, with a minimum of
4.8 °C and a maximum of
16.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-8 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
28.7 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, 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 of
12.3 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.1 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
21 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.5 °C in May 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
32.9 °C in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, 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 of
11.4 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.9 °C, with a minimum of
12.9 °C and a maximum of
25 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.4 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.5 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
10 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.9 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
27.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
5.5 °C in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
9.8 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.7 °C, with a minimum of
14.4 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.3 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39.7 °C in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
8.9 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.8 °C, with a minimum of
10.2 °C and a maximum of
21.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0.4 °C in September 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, 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 of
9.4 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.6 °C, with a minimum of
5.5 °C and a maximum of
15.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
8.6 kph.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.5 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18.5 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
9.6 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.7 °C, with a minimum of
-2.2 °C and a maximum of
3.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-19.4 °C in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
17.4 °C in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, 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 of
9.9 kph.