January in Debrecen — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.5/10January averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 8.6 daylight hours.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
February in Debrecen — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.6/10February averages 4°C (39°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 10 daylight hours.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
March in Debrecen — reliably good (8th best month)
Good · 7.2/10March averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 9 sunny days and 11.6 daylight hours.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
April in Debrecen — reliably good (4th best month)
Good · 8.1/10April averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 sunny days and 13.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
May in Debrecen — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.8/10May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 sunny days and 14.9 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Debrecen at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
June in Debrecen — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9/10June averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 15.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Debrecen at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
July in Debrecen — reliably good (5th best month)
Good · 8/10July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 15.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
August in Debrecen — reliably good (3rd best month)
Good · 8.2/10August averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 14.1 daylight hours.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
September in Debrecen — reliably good (6th best month)
Good · 7.8/10September averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 2 points higher on the same scale.
October in Debrecen — reliably good (7th best month)
Good · 7.8/10October averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 sunny days and 10.6 daylight hours.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 2 points higher on the same scale.
November in Debrecen — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.5/10November averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
December in Debrecen — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4/10December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Debrecen — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.
