Eger weather in May
Averages, precipitation and records for every May since 2000
What is May like in Eger?
In May, daytime highs in Eger average 20.9 °C and night-time lows 10.9 °C, giving a monthly mean of 16.1 °C. Expect about 80 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
May is the 5th warmest month of the year here: 4.8 °C warmer than April and 4.2 °C cooler than June.
An average May brings 5.2 summer days (25 °C or more).
Compared with the May average of Hungarian towns (16.7 °C), Eger is 0.6 °C cooler — the 277th warmest of 348.
The warmest May was in 2003 (19.2 °C), the coolest in 2019 (13.5 °C). The wettest was 2010 (229 mm), the driest 2000 (31 mm). May in 2016–2025 averaged 15.6 °C, compared with 16.7 °C in 2000–2009 (-1.1 °C).
May records: 30.8 °C (27 May 2003) and 2.2 °C (2 May 2007). The average topsoil temperature (0–7 cm) is 15.8 °C.
Planning a trip? Check the 7-day forecast for Eger and the current weather. See also the full climate of Eger and Hungary in May.
May mean temperature by year
Red: warmer than the average (16.1 °C), blue: cooler.
May precipitation by year
Monthly total (mm).
Every May in Eger, 2000–2025
Highlighted: the warmest and the coolest year. Click a year for its daily data.
| Year | Mean | Highest | Lowest | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 13.5 °C | 25.5 °C | 3.1 °C | 58 mm |
| May 2024 | 16.8 °C | 25.1 °C | 8.7 °C | 86 mm |
| May 2023 | 15.6 °C | 24.6 °C | 6.3 °C | 87 mm |
| May 2022 | 17.4 °C | 27.9 °C | 7.6 °C | 31 mm |
| May 2021 | 13.6 °C | 25.8 °C | 4.1 °C | 109 mm |
| May 2020 | 14.3 °C | 26.0 °C | 4.9 °C | 69 mm |
| May 2019 | 13.5 °C | 24.3 °C | 4.9 °C | 164 mm |
| May 2018 | 19.1 °C | 28.5 °C | 9.6 °C | 71 mm |
| May 2017 | 16.2 °C | 28.4 °C | 3.3 °C | 103 mm |
| May 2016 | 16.0 °C | 28.6 °C | 4.5 °C | 57 mm |
| May 2015 | 16.0 °C | 26.7 °C | 6.9 °C | 78 mm |
| May 2014 | 15.3 °C | 27.0 °C | 5.6 °C | 99 mm |
| May 2013 | 16.3 °C | 25.6 °C | 6.7 °C | 100 mm |
| May 2012 | 17.1 °C | 29.7 °C | 6.5 °C | 45 mm |
| May 2011 | 16.5 °C | 28.3 °C | 3.7 °C | 54 mm |
| May 2010 | 15.3 °C | 23.6 °C | 7.2 °C | 229 mm |
| May 2009 | 16.9 °C | 28.1 °C | 6.3 °C | 56 mm |
| May 2008 | 16.2 °C | 27.6 °C | 6.2 °C | 77 mm |
| May 2007 | 17.8 °C | 30.3 °C | 2.2 °C | 84 mm |
| May 2006 | 14.6 °C | 26.2 °C | 6.4 °C | 117 mm |
| May 2005 | 15.6 °C | 30.5 °C | 2.9 °C | 77 mm |
| May 2004 | 13.8 °C | 24.1 °C | 4.3 °C | 58 mm |
| May 2003 | 19.2 °C | 30.8 °C | 5.3 °C | 47 mm |
| May 2002 | 18.4 °C | 27.8 °C | 8.4 °C | 57 mm |
| May 2001 | 16.7 °C | 24.8 °C | 6.9 °C | 33 mm |
| May 2000 | 17.6 °C | 29.1 °C | 7.7 °C | 31 mm |
May in nearby towns
| Town | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger | 20.9 °C | 10.9 °C | 80 mm | 15 |
| Bélapátfalva | 19.8 °C | 10.1 °C | 87 mm | 15 |
| Füzesabony | 21.7 °C | 11.3 °C | 71 mm | 14 |
| Gyöngyös | 20.5 °C | 10.2 °C | 79 mm | 14 |
| Gyöngyöspata | 20.8 °C | 10.5 °C | 77 mm | 14 |
| Hatvan | 21.9 °C | 11.4 °C | 67 mm | 13 |
| Heves | 22.1 °C | 11.9 °C | 58 mm | 12 |
| Kisköre | 22.3 °C | 12.0 °C | 62 mm | 12 |
| Lőrinci | 21.9 °C | 11.4 °C | 67 mm | 13 |
Other months in Eger
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Eger in May?
Average highs of 20.9 °C and lows of 10.9 °C, with about 80 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How hot does it get in Eger in May?
The May record is 30.8 °C (27 May 2003); there are 0.3 days of 30 °C or more in an average May.
How much does it rain in Eger in May?
80 mm on average; the wettest May (2010) brought 229 mm.
What was the warmest May in Eger?
2003, with a mean of 19.2 °C (data 2000–2025).
Source: Meteon's own daily dataset built from the ERA5-Land reanalysis (Copernicus / ECMWF), 2000–2025, about 9 km grid resolution. Values describe the town's surroundings and can differ slightly from a single weather station. Hot day: maximum ≥ 30 °C; summer day: ≥ 25 °C; frost day: minimum < 0 °C; wet day: ≥ 1 mm.