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Budapest

Hungary

Local time07:13 Sunrise07:08 Sunset17:49 Elevation117 m
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Weather

When is the best time to visit Budapest?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

-5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 5° -1° Jan 7° 0° Feb 13° 4° Mar 19° 9° Apr 23° 13° May 27° 17° Jun 29° 18° Jul 29° 18° Aug 23° 14° Sep 17° 9° Oct 11° 5° Nov 5° 0° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

33 Jan 30 Feb 31 Mar 32 Apr 57 May 60 Jun 54 Jul 54 Aug 46 Sep 44 Oct 46 Nov 38 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 29° August
Coldest month -1° January
Wettest month 60mm June
Rain per year 525mm
Rainy days per year 76

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Budapestbelterulet weather station, 2 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January 4.9 °C -1.0 °C 33 mm 6.0 8.9 h
February 7.3 °C 0.3 °C 30 mm 6.0 10.3 h
March 12.5 °C 4.1 °C 31 mm 5.7 11.9 h
April 19.0 °C 9.3 °C 32 mm 5.7 13.6 h
May 23.3 °C 13.0 °C 57 mm 8.0 15.1 h
June 27.0 °C 16.5 °C 60 mm 6.6 15.9 h
July 29.0 °C 18.2 °C 54 mm 6.4 15.6 h
August 29.1 °C 17.9 °C 54 mm 5.6 14.3 h
September 23.3 °C 13.5 °C 46 mm 5.6 12.6 h
October 17.4 °C 8.9 °C 44 mm 6.0 10.9 h
November 10.8 °C 4.5 °C 46 mm 7.1 9.3 h
December 5.3 °C 0.0 °C 38 mm 6.8 8.5 h
For your trip

Plan your trip to Budapest

Tours in Budapest Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead. See tours

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What to pack

What to wear in Budapest

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day17 °C Night9 °C Rain44 mm

October in Budapest: mild, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

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    Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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    Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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    Shoes Comfortable walking shoes

No need for jacket.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Budapest

  • Its climate is very close to that of Belgrade (Serbia) all year round.
  • The weather is pleasant for walking around from April to June and in September and October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
  • The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 5° in January to 29° in August.
  • In 1 month of the year the average low drops below freezing.
  • In June there are 15 h 57 min of daylight a day; in December, only 8 h 28 min.
Typical souvenirs

What to buy in Budapest

Researched in October 2026
  • Hungarian paprikaPaprika is Hungary's signature spice, sold in tins and bags.
    WhereGreat Market Hall, ground floor
    US$ 4–10
    250 g tin or set of tins

    Sources: justbudapest.com · nomadotravel.app

  • Tokaji wineTokaji Aszú is a sweet wine from noble-rot grapes, typical of Hungary. Small bottles are easy to carry.
    WhereGreat Market Hall and wine shops
    No reliable price data

    Sources: justbudapest.com

  • Herend porcelainHand-painted Herend and Zsolnay pieces are a Hungarian luxury souvenir.
    WhereRegional shops downtown
    No reliable price data

    Sources: globalmousetravels.com · justbudapest.com

  • Matyó and Kalocsa embroideryEmbroidered tablecloths and textiles are Hungarian folk craft.
    WhereGreat Market Hall, upper floor
    No reliable price data

    Sources: justbudapest.com · nomadotravel.app

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.

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