Sziget Weather: 2026 Recap, 2027 Outlook
Budapest, Hungary
11 Aug 2026 to 15 Aug 2026
Amber PeakWave modelled guidance applies. Check the safety guidance below before relying on this quality label.
Plan your visit
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Music
- Multi-genre · Rock · Indie · Electronic
- Camping
- Check camping with the organiser
PeakWave modelled guidance
Calculated from the event-window weather inputs and independent of the quality score. This is not an official alert.
Amber guidance applies alongside the quality label “Warm Danube week, easier than most”. Amber guidance can still mark a significant lived limiter. Treat the label as quality context, not safety clearance.
- High heatCaution:
Peak temperature 35°C. Drink plenty of water, seek shade regularly, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion.
Check official weather advice and follow organiser updates before and during the event. Their instructions take priority over this model.
Óbudai-sziget, a Danube island in Budapest. Continental heat in early August regularly pushes 35°C, with almost no natural shade on the island.
Why this score
The score combines these four event-window quality factors. Safety guidance and packing advice are shown separately.
- Quality factor
Rain and ground
0 mm event rain, 0.0 mm/day average, 0 mm peak day, 2 mm prior seven days
IdealMinor effectFull confidenceEvent rain, antecedent saturation and the wettest day determine how quickly the ground deteriorates.
- Quality factor
Temperature
25°C mean, 17°C low, 35°C peak, 1 consecutive days over 35°C, 35% humidity
NeutralMinor effectFull confidenceDaytime comfort, overnight camping temperatures and cumulative heat shape the whole event experience.
- Quality factor
Atmosphere
Sunshine unavailable, 0 storm days of 5
NeutralMain limiterPartial confidenceSunshine changes outdoor comfort, while thunderstorms directly interrupt stages and force shelter.
- Quality factor
Wind
43 km/h peak gust
NeutralSecondary limiterFull confidencePeak gusts affect camping comfort and the ability of stages and temporary structures to operate.
5th hottest in 22 years.
Also the 5th dustiest in 21 years. This is historical context for another weather axis. Its available inputs are handled in the matching quality row above.
Also the 1st driest in 21 years. This is historical context for another weather axis. Its available inputs are handled in the matching quality row above.
20-year distribution
Last 5 years
This year's figure reflects what actually happened during the event window. The 20-year comparison uses weather records for this location across the event window from 2006 to 2025. Individual experience may differ from location-averaged meteorological data, and the festival itself may not have run in every year shown.
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Tuned to the forecast- High-SPF sunscreen and reapply all day
- Electrolyte tabs
- Reusable water bottle
- Portable charger
Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Forecasts refresh every six hours near confirmed festival dates. Stored event weather updates daily. Historical comparisons appear when enough records are available.
What does the conditions score mean for Sziget?
A single 0-100 rating of how Sziget's event window is shaping up. Rain or dust and ground, temperature, atmosphere and wind contribute as four equal factor groups. Their multipliers are multiplied into one event-window quality score. The festival's primary risk selects the first group's rain-and-ground or dust-and-ground interpretation and shapes the label and historical comparison. It does not give any group extra weight.
Where does the weather data come from?
Open-Meteo, an open weather API that blends multiple national weather services plus ERA5 archive data going back to 2006. The same data powers many outdoor apps.
Does the historical comparison mean the festival ran every year?
No. Historical comparisons use available weather records for the location and event window, including years when the festival did not run. Coverage varies by festival, and a comparison appears only when enough records are available.
What should I pack for Sziget 2026?
When a forecast is available, the "Pack for it" section uses expected temperatures, rain and the festival’s main weather risks. Before then, check the organiser’s camping and entry guidance.