Sometimes there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or even below.

In summer, there are pleasant periods that lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.

However, there are also very hot and sultry periods, with highs that can reach and exceed 35 °C (95 °F).

In order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, the best times to visit Debrecen are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it’s better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.