Kecskemét climate
Kecskemét (Hungary) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 601 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kecskemét climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 236 | −524 | −130 | 351.4 | 26 |
| Feb | 541 | −425 | 133 | 391.5 | 21 |
| Mar | 1152 | 033 | 643 | 381.5 | 13 |
| Apr | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 381.5 | 2 |
| May | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1560 | 2170 | 803.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3086 | 1763 | 2474 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1762 | 2374 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1253 | 1864 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 491.9 | 2 |
| Nov | 1050 | 135 | 642 | 411.6 | 9 |
| Dec | 338 | −326 | 032 | 431.7 | 23 |
| Year | 3086 | −524 | 1253 | 60124 | 94 |
“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% | 75% | 1.2 | 8:55 |
| Feb | 85% | 74% | 2.0 | 10:13 |
| Mar | 76% | 64% | 3.2 | 11:46 |
| Apr | 69% | 59% | 4.7 | 13:32 |
| May | 66% | 62% | 5.6 | 15:02 |
| Jun | 63% | 56% | 6.1 | 15:51 |
| Jul | 57% | 49% | 6.1 | 15:31 |
| Aug | 56% | 44% | 5.4 | 14:12 |
| Sep | 63% | 56% | 3.8 | 12:29 |
| Oct | 73% | 60% | 2.5 | 10:47 |
| Nov | 85% | 70% | 1.4 | 9:17 |
| Dec | 89% | 77% | 0.9 | 8:32 |
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 Kecskemét is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C36 °F and lows −5 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.9 °C44.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 601 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (80 mm3.2 in), the driest is January (35 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in August to 89% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 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 15 cm.
Best time to visit Kecskemét
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and August and September. Average highs then reach 18 °C64 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 38 mm1.5 in to 80 mm3.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C36 °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 Kecskemét
- Winter (December–February) — highs 236 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −524 to −3 °C26 °F, about 39 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 033 to 11 °C52 °F, about 46 mm1.8 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 67 mm2.6 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 135 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 Kecskemét compares
The nearest larger place is Szeged, about 81 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Kecskemét is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in August (0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 9 places in Hungary. By annual mean temperature, Kecskemét is the 3rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 7th 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), Subotica (Serbia, Dfa) and Ploieşti (Romania, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Szeged 81 km · 12 °C54 °F · 596 mm23 in
- Climate in Budapest 82 km · 11 °C52 °F · 613 mm24 in
- Climate in Subotica 90 km · 12 °C54 °F · 616 mm24 in
- Climate in Székesfehérvár 102 km · 11 °C53 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Climate in Pécs 145 km · 12 °C53 °F · 673 mm27 in
- Climate in Arad 148 km · 12 °C54 °F · 633 mm25 in
- Climate in Miskolc 156 km · 11 °C51 °F · 658 mm26 in
- Climate in Debrecen 162 km · 11 °C53 °F · 609 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kecskemét?
July is the warmest month in Kecskemét. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kecskemét?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 2 °C (36 °F) and its average low is -5 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kecskemét?
June is the wettest month with about 80 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Kecskemét?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–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.