Debrecen climate
Debrecen (Hungary) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C53 °F, and about 609 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Debrecen climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 235 | −523 | −229 | 351.4 | 26 |
| Feb | 541 | −425 | 133 | 361.4 | 22 |
| Mar | 1152 | 032 | 642 | 401.6 | 14 |
| Apr | 1864 | 643 | 1253 | 421.6 | 2 |
| May | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 652.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1560 | 2170 | 753.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 3085 | 1763 | 2374 | 793.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1763 | 2374 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1253 | 1864 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 1762 | 643 | 1153 | 481.9 | 2 |
| Nov | 1050 | 235 | 642 | 441.7 | 10 |
| Dec | 337 | −326 | 032 | 431.7 | 23 |
| Year | 3086 | −523 | 1153 | 60924 | 99 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89% | 77% | 1.0 | 8:50 |
| Feb | 85% | 75% | 1.9 | 10:11 |
| Mar | 76% | 64% | 3.2 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 69% | 60% | 4.7 | 13:34 |
| May | 67% | 62% | 5.6 | 15:06 |
| Jun | 65% | 59% | 6.1 | 15:57 |
| Jul | 60% | 53% | 6.0 | 15:36 |
| Aug | 58% | 46% | 5.4 | 14:15 |
| Sep | 63% | 58% | 3.8 | 12:29 |
| Oct | 74% | 61% | 2.4 | 10:45 |
| Nov | 84% | 72% | 1.3 | 9:13 |
| Dec | 89% | 78% | 0.8 | 8:27 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Debrecen is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C85 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C35 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25 °C45 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 609 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (79 mm3.1 in), the driest is January (35 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 58% in August to 89% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.9 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 16 cm.
Best time to visit Debrecen
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and August and September. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 51 mm2.0 in to 75 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C35 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Debrecen
- Winter (December–February) — highs 235 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −523 to −3 °C26 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 032 to 11 °C52 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2781 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1560 to 17 °C63 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1050 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 235 to 12 °C53 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Debrecen compares
The nearest larger place is Košice, about 134 km to the north. Compared with it, Debrecen is on average 1.7 °C3.1 °F warmer. It receives 9% less precipitation (609 mm24 in vs 667 mm26 in). The difference is largest in August (2.1 °C3.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 9 places in Hungary. By annual mean temperature, Debrecen is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 5th wettest. See all of them on the Hungary climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Oradea (Romania, Dfa), Ploieşti (Romania, Dfa) and Bacău (Romania, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Nyíregyháza 48 km · 11 °C52 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Climate in Oradea 58 km · 12 °C53 °F · 637 mm25 in
- Climate in Miskolc 90 km · 11 °C51 °F · 658 mm26 in
- Climate in Satu Mare 97 km · 11 °C52 °F · 759 mm30 in
- Climate in Uzhhorod 131 km · 10 °C50 °F · 743 mm29 in
- Climate in Košice 134 km · 10 °C49 °F · 667 mm26 in
- Climate in Baia Mare 146 km · 10 °C51 °F · 800 mm32 in
- Climate in Arad 152 km · 12 °C54 °F · 633 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Debrecen?
July is the warmest month in Debrecen. Its average high is 30 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Debrecen?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 2 °C (35 °F) and its average low is -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Debrecen?
July is the wettest month with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Debrecen?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and August and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.