May · Hungary
Best time to visit Debrecen in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Debrecen in May
Average temperature 18°C, 39 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Debrecen scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Debrecen, Hungary's second city, blends a Great Plain outlook with a Calvinist heritage and student energy.
May in Debrecen tops the year's climate scores
May 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Debrecen in May?
- In May, Debrecen averages 18°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Debrecen?
- May earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Debrecen in May?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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