What type of climate does Hungary have?

Hungary features a moderately dry continental climate due to its location within the Carpathian Basin. The country experiences a mean annual temperature of approximately 50 °F (10 °C).1

Seasonal temperature averages typically range from the mid-20s to low 30s F (−4 to 0 °C) in January and from the mid-60s to low 70s F (18 to 23 °C) in July. While these are the averages, the region is subject to significant extremes, with recorded temperatures reaching as high as 109 °F (43 °C) in the summer and as low as −29 °F (−34 °C) in the winter.1

Precipitation levels vary by geography:
* Lowlands: Generally receive 20 to 24 inches (500 to 600 mm) of precipitation annually.1
* Higher elevations: Receive between 24 and 31 inches (600 to 800 mm).1
* Regional variation: The central and eastern areas of the Great Alfold are the driest parts of the country, while the southwestern uplands are the wettest.1

Notably, about two-thirds of the annual precipitation occurs during the growing season.1