Climate guide for Sopron, Hungary

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About Sopron

Sopron's inner town keeps Roman remains, a firewatch tower and a ring of streets around the main square, with the Goat church and the synagogue on the edge. Wine has been made here since Roman times, and the surrounding Sopron hills hold cellars and trails, with Lake Fertő's reed beds a short ride away. May to September suits walking and tastings; December brings a Christmas market, and Vienna is an hour by train.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are May, June, July: May peaks at 9.0/10, while December drops to 4.3/10.
02Weather & what to pack
17°C and 67 mm of rain shape a typical May here. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Book early for July, the busiest stretch; September is the value window at 8.1/10.

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When to visit Sopron: the short answer

The best time to visit Sopron is May, followed by June, July. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: May averages 17°C with 67 mm of rain and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.8/10.

Across the year Sopron swings from 2°C in January to 24°C in July, a 23-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 20 mm in February to 81 mm in June. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Sopron is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (24°C). Coolest: January (2°C). Driest: February (20 mm). Wettest: June (81 mm).

Sopron month by month

January in Sopron — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.6/10

January averages 2°C (35°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 almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 daylight hours.

It scores 4.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 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.

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

February in Sopron: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

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 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 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.

Flexible dates? May scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Sopron: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 7.2/10

Expect 7°C (45°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 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, May is materially better in Sopron — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

April in Sopron: strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 7.7/10

April averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

May in Sopron tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 67 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Sopron at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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 Sopron — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 8.8/10

June averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.8 hours of daylight.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sopron (2nd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9/10.

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 Sopron — 3rd best month

Good · 8.1/10

July averages 24°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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 light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Sopron — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 74 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 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, a packable rain layer.

September holds up well in Sopron — 4th best month

Good · 8.1/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 73 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.

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

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

October holds up well in Sopron — 7th best month

Good · 7.5/10

October averages 14°C (57°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 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 daylight hours.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 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.

Flexible dates? May scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Sopron — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

November averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9 daylight hours.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 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.

Flexible dates? May scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Sopron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.3/10

At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

Budget for roughly 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 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, May is materially better in Sopron — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Sopron, Hungary?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Sopron are May, June, July, September. May is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Sopron year-round?
Sopron has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 2°C in January to 24°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.3 and 9.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Sopron?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Sopron are December (4.3/10), January (4.6/10), November (5.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Sopron?
June is the wettest month in Sopron, averaging about 81 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 20 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Sopron?
July sees the most sun in Sopron, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Sopron a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Sopron is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (May, June, July, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Sopron calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Sopron: 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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