May · Hungary
Best time to visit Pécs in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pécs in May
Average temperature 18°C, 76 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Pécs scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pécs layers Roman ruins, a mosque-turned-church and contemporary art into a cultured southern Hungarian city.
May in Pécs — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pécs in May?
- In May, Pécs averages 18°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pécs?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pécs in May?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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