When to visit
Budapest?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Budapest
Budapest · Hungary

The best time to visit Budapest is July, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
82

Excellent climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
16–26°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
16–27°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
72mm
Moderate rain · 9 days
Sunshine
12.7h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
66%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
84
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun84JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score132339678082868785672412
ClimateColdColdColdColdMildPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantMildColdCold
Temperature-2–4°C0–8°C2–12°C6–17°C11–21°C16–26°C18–28°C18–28°C13–23°C8–17°C3–10°C-1–5°C
Feels like-6–0°C-4–4°C-2–8°C3–14°C10–20°C16–27°C18–29°C18–29°C12–22°C6–15°C0–7°C-4–2°C
Precipitation42mm
9 days
42mm
9 days
41mm
7 days
45mm
7 days
79mm
11 days
72mm
9 days
66mm
6 days
56mm
6 days
68mm
7 days
57mm
8 days
56mm
9 days
51mm
9 days
Sunshine4.5h
☀︎ 50%
6.0h
☀︎ 58%
8.4h
☀︎ 71%
10.1h
☀︎ 74%
10.9h
☀︎ 72%
12.7h
☀︎ 80%
12.8h
☀︎ 83%
11.9h
☀︎ 84%
9.6h
☀︎ 77%
7.2h
☀︎ 66%
4.5h
☀︎ 49%
3.4h
☀︎ 40%
WindNW · 17 km/hNW · 18 km/hNW · 17 km/hNW · 18 km/hN · 17 km/hN · 15 km/hNW · 16 km/hN · 15 km/hN · 15 km/hW · 16 km/hN · 15 km/hW · 15 km/h
Humidity (%)81%76%68%63%68%66%60%63%69%78%85%86%
Day length8.9h10.3h11.9h13.7h15.1h15.9h15.5h14.2h12.6h10.8h9.3h8.5h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
St. Stephen's Day / Festival of Folk Arts
Sziget Festival
Budapest Christmas Fairs
Budapest Spring Festival
Budapest Wine Festival
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
SPAR Budapest Marathon
Jewish Summer Festival
Palinka and Sausage Festival
Events & Festivals
  • St. Stephen's Day / Festival of Folk ArtsholidaySignature event
    August· 500k+ visitors

    August 20th marks St. Stephen's Day, Hungary's national holiday, celebrated with spectacular fireworks over the Danube a…

  • Sziget FestivalfestivalSignature event
    August· 500k+ visitors

    One of Europe's largest and most diverse music and cultural festivals, Sziget takes over Óbuda Island for a week in Augu…

  • Budapest Christmas Fairsholiday
    November, December· 50k+ visitors

    Budapest's Christmas Fairs, particularly at Vörösmarty Square and St. Stephen's Basilica, are renowned for their magical…

  • Budapest Spring Festivalcultural
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    The Budapest Spring Festival is a major cultural event featuring classical music, opera, jazz, dance, and visual arts pe…

  • Budapest Wine Festivalfood wine
    September· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually at the historic Buda Castle, the Budapest Wine Festival is a premier event for wine lovers, showcasing hun…

  • Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prixsports
    July· 50k+ visitors

    The Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, held at the Hungaroring circuit just outside Budapest, is a highlight for motorsport…

  • SPAR Budapest Marathonsports
    October· 50k+ visitors

    The SPAR Budapest Marathon offers runners a scenic route through the city, crossing iconic bridges and passing historic…

  • Jewish Summer Festivalcultural
    August, September· 5k+ visitors

    The Jewish Summer Festival is a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture, featuring concerts, film screenings, art exhibiti…

  • Palinka and Sausage Festivalfood wine
    October· 5k+ visitors

    This popular autumn festival celebrates two Hungarian culinary staples: pálinka (fruit brandy) and traditional sausages,…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Budapest?

The best time to visit Budapest is August, July, September, June, May, with temperatures between 11 °C and 28 °C. The best month is August. August is high season.

What is the weather like in Budapest?

Budapest has a climate with an overall score of 5.5/10. Annual temperatures range from -2 °C to 28 °C.

What is the hottest month in Budapest?

The hottest month in Budapest is July, with average highs of 28 °C and lows of 18 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Budapest?

The rainiest month in Budapest is May, with an average of 79 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Budapest?

Peak season in Budapest is May, June, July, August, September, October, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Budapest?

Shoulder season in Budapest falls in March, April, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.