Weather forecast for the Sultan's Trail: Vienna - Budapest in March

March on the Sultan's Trail from Vienna to Budapest presents a dynamic mix of weather conditions. Travelers can expect varying temperatures, with lows dropping to as low as -12°C and highs reaching up to 20°C. Rainfall is intermittent but noticeable, with some days experiencing heavy showers, especially as one progresses further into Hungary. Cloud cover is common, interspersed with moments of sunshine. Snowfall makes a brief appearance, adding to the chilly start that transitions into milder conditions towards the journey's end. As the trail moves from Austria into Slovakia and Hungary, a diverse palette of weather experiences shapes the journey.

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Start date
Mar 1
Start town
Kahlenberg
End date
Mar 16
End town
Budapest
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
16
Total distance
363 km
Daily distance
22.7 km
Average high
9°C
Average low
2°C
Average precipitation
1.1 mm/day

Vienna

Starting at Kahlenberg, expect overcast skies with occasional rain showers and temperatures ranging from -6°C to 14°C. As you progress through Vienna and Rauchenwarth, similar conditions persist with partly cloudy skies, occasional moderate rain, and temperatures fluctuating around 9°C to 14°C. Bruck an der Leitha sees sunnier days mixed with overcast periods; temperatures can spike up to 17°C. Moving into Petronell-Carnuntum, watch for occasional showers and sunnier intervals, with precipitation not exceeding 10.2 mm in a day.

Bratislava

Weather in Bratislava and Čunovo is predominantly rainy at times, with moderate rain and snow appearing sparsely. Temperatures here vary, generally staying between 1°C and 14°C, with occasional sunshine breaking through. Continuation into Čunovo brings similar patterns, with precipitation averaging higher during frequent showers.

Győr-Moson-Sopron

In Lipót, Győr, and Gönyű, frequent shifts between partly cloudy skies and moderate rain occur, with occasional sunny days. Expect temperatures fluctuating from 0°C to 15°C, with rain intensifying towards Gönyű, where daily precipitation can reach nearly 10.7 mm.

Komárom-Esztergom

Moving through Komárno, Radvaň nad Dunajom, and Mužla, the trail encompasses heavy rains at Komárno, easing into cloudy and occasionally sunny periods. Notable temperature swings from 2°C to 16°C are common. Esztergom and Dobogókő introduce snow and moderate rain showers, exceeding 20 mm on certain days, with dipping temperatures reaching -1°C.

Budapest

Finally, entering Budapest, expect moderate to heavy rains at times, interspersed with sunny spells. The weather here stabilizes with temperatures ranging from -7°C up to a pleasant 19°C, marking a mild conclusion to the journey.

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