Budapest

Hungary

Local time01:45 Sunrise07:06 Sunset17:51 Elevation117 m

Weather

When is the best time to visit Budapest?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

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.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy 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

What to pack

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.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Not needed

Shoes Comfortable walking shoes

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

Typical souvenirs

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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