When to go to Budapest?
The Danube splits Budapest in two: hills, the royal palace and steep lanes on the Buda side, boulevards and the lacy neo-Gothic parliament on the Pest side. At the Széchenyi baths, steam lifts off the outdoor pools all year, chessboards floating between the bathers. Late light along the UNESCO-listed embankment turns the whole river gold.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Budapest, aim for March, May to September.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Budapest
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2 | 49 | 2 | 53 |
| February | 7.2 | 24 | 5 | 61 |
| March | 8.7 | 35 | 7 | 65 |
| April | 9.6 | 63 | 11 | 65 |
| May | 11.5 | 82 | 17 | 73 |
| June | 12.9 | 77 | 22 | 79 |
| July | 13.2 | 45 | 24 | 84 |
| August | 11.9 | 68 | 24 | 82 |
| September | 9.1 | 82 | 18 | 68 |
| October | 7.9 | 56 | 13 | 62 |
| November | 4.7 | 63 | 6 | 49 |
| December | 3.7 | 72 | 2 | 45 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Budapest, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is February (about 24 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 24°C). Over the year, an average of 716 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Budapest?
- Hungarian Parliament
- Széchenyi Baths
- Buda Castle
- Danube promenade (UNESCO)
Practical info
- Country: Hungary
- Airport: Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD)
- Station: Budapest-Keleti
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