Szombathely's winters are typically cold, with temperatures often below freezing and averaging around -3°C in January. Spring arrives slowly, with March and April temperatures gradually warming up to a mild 4°C average. Summer is warm but not hot, with July and August highs reaching 33°C on occasion, but daily averages hovering around 18°C. Autumn sees a return to cooler temperatures, with October averaging 7°C and November dropping back down to 3°C. Winters are cold again, with December's temperatures ranging from -11°C to 13°C, averaging just above freezing.