🇭🇺 Budapest vs Rome 🇮🇹

Budapest, Hungary vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 20 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇭🇺 Budapest🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high
16°C
21°C
Hottest month
July · 28°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year
102
82
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇭🇺 Budapest

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Budapest or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Budapest or Rome?

Budapest is rainier — Rome sees about 20 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Budapest vs Rome?

Budapest is best around May, June, September; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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