Várpalota weather in May
Averages, precipitation and records for every May since 2000
What is May like in Várpalota?
In May, daytime highs in Várpalota average 20.2 °C and night-time lows 11.2 °C, giving a monthly mean of 15.9 °C. Expect about 75 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
May is the 5th warmest month of the year here: 4.6 °C warmer than April and 4.3 °C cooler than June.
An average May brings 4.1 summer days (25 °C or more).
Compared with the May average of Hungarian towns (16.7 °C), Várpalota is 0.8 °C cooler — the 300th warmest of 348.
The warmest May was in 2003 (18.7 °C), the coolest in 2019 (12.9 °C). The wettest was 2019 (174 mm), the driest 2003 (31 mm). May in 2016–2025 averaged 15.4 °C, compared with 16.6 °C in 2000–2009 (-1.2 °C).
May records: 31.6 °C (28 May 2008) and 2.6 °C (4 May 2011). The average topsoil temperature (0–7 cm) is 15.9 °C.
Planning a trip? Check the 7-day forecast for Várpalota and the current weather. See also the full climate of Várpalota and Hungary in May.
May mean temperature by year
Red: warmer than the average (15.9 °C), blue: cooler.
May precipitation by year
Monthly total (mm).
Every May in Várpalota, 2000–2025
Highlighted: the warmest and the coolest year. Click a year for its daily data.
| Year | Mean | Highest | Lowest | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 14.1 °C | 26.3 °C | 5.8 °C | 46 mm |
| May 2024 | 17.1 °C | 24.4 °C | 9.4 °C | 66 mm |
| May 2023 | 15.0 °C | 24.8 °C | 6.6 °C | 107 mm |
| May 2022 | 17.3 °C | 28.2 °C | 7.9 °C | 56 mm |
| May 2021 | 13.3 °C | 25.2 °C | 4.8 °C | 117 mm |
| May 2020 | 14.2 °C | 23.6 °C | 5.6 °C | 56 mm |
| May 2019 | 12.9 °C | 23.8 °C | 3.5 °C | 174 mm |
| May 2018 | 18.7 °C | 27.8 °C | 9.5 °C | 54 mm |
| May 2017 | 16.1 °C | 27.5 °C | 4.8 °C | 53 mm |
| May 2016 | 15.3 °C | 27.0 °C | 5.9 °C | 84 mm |
| May 2015 | 15.8 °C | 27.1 °C | 6.3 °C | 99 mm |
| May 2014 | 14.6 °C | 26.4 °C | 5.3 °C | 121 mm |
| May 2013 | 15.3 °C | 26.2 °C | 7.8 °C | 113 mm |
| May 2012 | 16.9 °C | 28.5 °C | 5.2 °C | 46 mm |
| May 2011 | 16.0 °C | 26.8 °C | 2.6 °C | 39 mm |
| May 2010 | 15.0 °C | 23.9 °C | 6.0 °C | 169 mm |
| May 2009 | 16.8 °C | 27.6 °C | 5.9 °C | 46 mm |
| May 2008 | 16.5 °C | 31.6 °C | 6.4 °C | 36 mm |
| May 2007 | 17.2 °C | 28.9 °C | 4.7 °C | 82 mm |
| May 2006 | 14.6 °C | 24.6 °C | 5.2 °C | 99 mm |
| May 2005 | 15.7 °C | 29.7 °C | 4.6 °C | 63 mm |
| May 2004 | 13.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 5.4 °C | 61 mm |
| May 2003 | 18.7 °C | 29.9 °C | 6.8 °C | 31 mm |
| May 2002 | 17.7 °C | 26.2 °C | 8.0 °C | 51 mm |
| May 2001 | 17.2 °C | 27.2 °C | 7.4 °C | 37 mm |
| May 2000 | 17.5 °C | 28.2 °C | 8.4 °C | 39 mm |
May in nearby towns
| Town | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Várpalota | 20.2 °C | 11.2 °C | 75 mm | 13 |
| Ajka | 19.5 °C | 10.8 °C | 84 mm | 14 |
| Badacsonytomaj | 20.8 °C | 13.4 °C | 75 mm | 12 |
| Balatonalmádi | 20.6 °C | 13.4 °C | 73 mm | 12 |
| Balatonfüred | 20.4 °C | 12.6 °C | 75 mm | 13 |
| Balatonfűzfő | 20.4 °C | 11.6 °C | 75 mm | 12 |
| Balatonkenese | 20.7 °C | 13.2 °C | 72 mm | 12 |
| Berhida | 20.6 °C | 11.6 °C | 73 mm | 12 |
| Devecser | 20.6 °C | 11.4 °C | 79 mm | 14 |
Other months in Várpalota
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Várpalota in May?
Average highs of 20.2 °C and lows of 11.2 °C, with about 75 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How hot does it get in Várpalota in May?
The May record is 31.6 °C (28 May 2008); there are 0.0 days of 30 °C or more in an average May.
How much does it rain in Várpalota in May?
75 mm on average; the wettest May (2019) brought 174 mm.
What was the warmest May in Várpalota?
2003, with a mean of 18.7 °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.