AI-generatedDebrecen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,210 h
- Rain a year
- 660 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 124 m
Climate in Debrecen
Debrecen has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, Debrecen is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:5017:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:31–07:32 · evening 17:06–18:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:31 · evening 18:07–18:19
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Debrecen in October?
In October, Debrecen is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Debrecen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min06:50 – 17:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Budapest
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Debrecen
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Debrecen, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Debrecen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Debrecen: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Debrecen has about 7 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Debrecen
How breezy and how cloudy Debrecen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Debrecen typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Debrecen: variable cloud, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Debrecen
How often the day gets hot in Debrecen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Debrecen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Debrecen
Snow is possible in Debrecen, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Debrecen.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Debrecen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 3° | −3° | 2.4 h | 9 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 6° | −2° | 3.6 h | 9 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 11° | 1° | 5.5 h | 9 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 17° | 7° | 7.1 h | 10 | 50 |
| MayMay | 82 | 22° | 12° | 8.4 h | 12 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 26° | 16° | 9.3 h | 12 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 27° | 18° | 9.5 h | 12 | 78 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 28° | 17° | 9.4 h | 8 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 22° | 13° | 6.9 h | 9 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 16° | 8° | 5.3 h | 7 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 10° | 3° | 3.1 h | 9 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 4° | −1° | 1.9 h | 9 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.53° N, 21.62° E · 124 m · Europe/Budapest
Best time to visit Debrecen
The best time to visit Debrecen is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from July to October. Rain is most frequent in June; the wettest month is July with 78 mm.
Debrecen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Debrecen in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Debrecen in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Debrecen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Debrecen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Debrecen for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Debrecen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Debrecen: score 88 against 71. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 71 | 88better |
| Day high | 16° | 28° |
| Night low | 8° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 57 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Jul – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Debrecen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January3° · 2 h
In January, Debrecen is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 39 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in January21February6° · 4 h
In February, Debrecen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in February42March11° · 6 h
In March, Debrecen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in March76April17° · 7 h
In April, Debrecen is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in April82May22° · 8 h
In May, Debrecen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in May83June26° · 9 h
In June, Debrecen is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in June81July27° · 10 h
In July, Debrecen is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in July88August28° · 9 h
In August, Debrecen is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in August83September22° · 7 h
In September, Debrecen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in September71October16° · 5 h
In October, Debrecen is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in October29November10° · 3 h
In November, Debrecen is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Debrecen.
Debrecen in November20December4° · 2 h
In December, Debrecen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 50 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Debrecen.
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Debrecen vs. Oradea
In October the holiday weather in Debrecen and Oradea is about equally good (score 71 vs. 70). During the day it is about as warm in Oradea as in Debrecen.
| in October | Debrecen | Oradea |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 71 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Debrecen
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Debrecen in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Debrecen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,650 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Debrecen
When is the best time to visit Debrecen?
The best time to visit Debrecen is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Debrecen?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Debrecen?
Rain is most frequent in June; the wettest month is July with 78 mm. The driest month is January with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Debrecen get?
Debrecen gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Debrecen in?
Debrecen uses the time zone Europe/Budapest: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Debrecen?
A nonstop flight from London to Debrecen takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Debrecen?
Debrecen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 86, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 20.
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