May · Hungary
Best time to visit Szeged in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Szeged in May
Average temperature 19°C, 46 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Szeged scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Szeged is a sunlit university city on the Tisza, known for paprika, fish soup and a grand riverside cathedral square.
May: the best month of the year in Szeged
May averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Szeged at 9.6/10 — 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, a packable rain layer.
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 Szeged in May?
- In May, Szeged averages 19°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Szeged?
- May earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Szeged in May?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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