Pécs climate
Pécs (Hungary) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 673 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pécs climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −425 | −131 | 411.6 | 24 |
| Feb | 642 | −327 | 134 | 471.8 | 20 |
| Mar | 1152 | 133 | 643 | 441.7 | 12 |
| Apr | 1763 | 642 | 1253 | 421.7 | 2 |
| May | 2272 | 1151 | 1662 | 793.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2780 | 1559 | 2170 | 752.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3086 | 1763 | 2374 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Aug | 3085 | 1762 | 2374 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2374 | 1153 | 1763 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 1763 | 643 | 1253 | 602.3 | 2 |
| Nov | 1050 | 235 | 643 | 481.9 | 9 |
| Dec | 439 | −327 | 133 | 481.9 | 21 |
| Year | 3086 | −425 | 1253 | 67327 | 90 |
“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 | 90% | 75% | 1.2 | 9:01 |
| Feb | 86% | 74% | 2.0 | 10:17 |
| Mar | 78% | 64% | 3.2 | 11:46 |
| Apr | 72% | 59% | 4.7 | 13:29 |
| May | 70% | 62% | 5.6 | 14:56 |
| Jun | 65% | 56% | 6.1 | 15:44 |
| Jul | 58% | 49% | 6.1 | 15:25 |
| Aug | 57% | 44% | 5.4 | 14:08 |
| Sep | 66% | 56% | 3.8 | 12:28 |
| Oct | 76% | 60% | 2.5 | 10:49 |
| Nov | 86% | 70% | 1.4 | 9:22 |
| Dec | 91% | 77% | 0.9 | 8:39 |
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 Pécs 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 3 °C37 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.1 °C43.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 673 mm27 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (79 mm3.1 in), the driest is January (41 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in August to 91% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.6 hours in December to 15.7 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 Pécs
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 22 °C72 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 58 mm2.3 in to 79 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °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 Pécs
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 6 °C42 °F, lows −425 to −3 °C27 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 133 to 11 °C51 °F, about 55 mm2.2 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 2780 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, about 65 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 23 °C74 °F, lows 235 to 11 °C53 °F, about 59 mm2.3 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 Pécs compares
The nearest larger place is Szeged, about 149 km to the east. Compared with it, Pécs is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler. It receives 13% more precipitation (673 mm27 in vs 596 mm23 in). The difference is largest in May (1 °C1.9 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 9 places in Hungary. By annual mean temperature, Pécs is the 2nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 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 Piteşti (Romania, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Subotica 111 km · 12 °C54 °F · 616 mm24 in
- Climate in Székesfehérvár 125 km · 11 °C53 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Climate in Kecskemét 145 km · 12 °C53 °F · 601 mm24 in
- Climate in Szeged 149 km · 12 °C54 °F · 596 mm23 in
- Climate in Novi Sad 155 km · 12 °C54 °F · 635 mm25 in
- Climate in Banja Luka 165 km · 12 °C54 °F · 857 mm34 in
- Climate in Budapest 170 km · 11 °C52 °F · 613 mm24 in
- Climate in Tuzla 174 km · 12 °C54 °F · 838 mm33 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pécs?
July is the warmest month in Pécs. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pécs?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (37 °F) and its average low is -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pécs?
May is the wettest month with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Pécs?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–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.