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Sziget Festival 2026 Nice-Weather Probability

Probability of nice weather

0%

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Pure sunshine vibes.

Based on ~15 years of climate data. Live forecast kicks in in 42 days.

Aug 11 – Aug 16

Tue

Aug 11 · Avg

100%
High
28°
Low
18°
Rain
0.7mm

Wed

Aug 12 · Avg

96%
High
28°
Low
17°
Rain
0.1mm

Thu

Aug 13 · Avg

86%
High
28°
Low
18°
Rain
1.6mm

Fri

Aug 14 · Avg

74%
High
29°
Low
18°
Rain
2.2mm

Sat

Aug 15 · Avg

72%
High
29°
Low
18°
Rain
2.2mm

Sun

Aug 16 · Avg

81%
High
28°
Low
17°
Rain
2.2mm

About Sziget

Sziget Festival turns Óbudai-sziget, an island in the middle of the Danube in Budapest, into a week-long city of 500,000 attendees from across Europe. Its mix of headline pop and rock with global music and arts has earned it the 'Island of Freedom' nickname.

Typical weather

Mid-August in Budapest is solidly continental summer: highs of 27–30°C, warm nights of 17–19°C, and a low but real chance of dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. Full weeks of sun are common.

How weather shapes Sziget

Heat is the headline — the island has limited shade, and the long walks between stages punish the unprepared. Thunderstorms when they come are short but intense and can briefly pause outdoor stages. The Danube swimming spot becomes the most popular venue on the hottest afternoons.