Hortobágy National Park Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park
Hungary UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hortobágy National Park is a national park in Hungary that serves as a biosphere reserve and a Natura 2000 site. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Ramsar site, and an International Dark Sky Park.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 25 °C to 28 °C. The wettest months are June and July, which see about 11 to 14 rainy days each. The coolest period is between December and February, when daily lows can drop to about -4 °C.
To reach the park, you can fly into Debrecen International Airport, which is 36 km away. The site is located about 159 km from the capital, Budapest. For more information, you can visit the park website at http://www.hnp.hu.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 30 | 33 | 32 | 47 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 55 | 51 | 38 | 42 | 46 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
