Climate guide for Pécs, Hungary

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About Pécs

Pécs was a Roman town and later an Ottoman seat, and both layers remain visible: an early Christian necropolis beneath the centre, a former mosque on the main square and a minaret nearby. The Zsolnay cultural quarter celebrates the porcelain and ceramics that made the city's name, and the Mecsek hills offer trails and vineyards beyond the streets. Spring and autumn are ideal for walking; summer brings open-air theatre and festivals to the squares.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are June, May, April: June peaks at 8.9/10, while December drops to 4.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack
23°C and 66 mm of rain shape a typical June here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Book early for July, the busiest stretch; October is the value window at 7.8/10.

Things to do in Pécs

Pécs, Hungary. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Pécs: the short answer

The best time to visit Pécs is June, followed by May, April. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 23°C with 66 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January.

Across the year Pécs swings from 2°C in January to 26°C in August, a 24-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 28 mm in February to 97 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Pécs is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (26°C). Coolest: January (2°C). Driest: February (28 mm). Wettest: September (97 mm).

Pécs month by month

January in Pécs: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.4/10

January averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Pécs — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

February averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 daylight hours.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

Flexible dates? June scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Pécs: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 7.3/10

Expect 8°C (46°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 33 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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, June is materially better in Pécs — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Pécs: strong conditions, 3rd of 12

Good · 8.3/10

April averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

May in Pécs — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 8.8/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 76 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Pécs at 8.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 8.9/10.

Expect peak pricing, and 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.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

June in Pécs tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 8.9/10

June averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Pécs at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

July holds up well in Pécs — 4th best month

Good · 8/10

July averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 daylight hours.

It scores 8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

August holds up well in Pécs — 5th best month

Good · 8/10

At 26°C (79°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

September in Pécs — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

At 20°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 97 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October holds up well in Pécs — 6th best month

Good · 7.8/10

October averages 14°C (58°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 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 daylight hours.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

November in Pécs — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

November averages 6°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Pécs — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4/10

At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-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, June is materially better in Pécs — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Pécs, Hungary?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Pécs are June, May, April, July, August. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Pécs year-round?
Pécs has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 2°C in January to 26°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.0 and 8.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Pécs?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Pécs are December (4.0/10), January (4.4/10), November (4.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Pécs?
September is the wettest month in Pécs, averaging about 97 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 28 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Pécs?
July sees the most sun in Pécs, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Pécs a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Pécs is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, May, April, July, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Pécs calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Pécs: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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