AI-generatedBudapest at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 602 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 104 m
Climate in Budapest
Budapest has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Budapest is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:0117:58
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Budapest in October?
In October, Budapest is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Budapest.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:01 – 17:58
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Budapest
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Budapest
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Budapest, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Budapest
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Budapest: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Budapest has about 7 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 3° | −3° | 2.6 h | 8 | 38 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 6° | −2° | 4.1 h | 8 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 11° | 1° | 5.4 h | 8 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 17° | 7° | 7.4 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 84 | 22° | 12° | 8.8 h | 11 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 26° | 16° | 9.1 h | 9 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 28° | 18° | 9.7 h | 9 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 27° | 17° | 9.6 h | 8 | 53 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 22° | 13° | 6.9 h | 8 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 16° | 8° | 4.8 h | 7 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 10° | 3° | 2.5 h | 8 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 4° | −1° | 1.8 h | 8 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
47.50° N, 19.04° E · 104 m · Europe/Budapest
Best time to visit Budapest
The best time to visit Budapest is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is May with 64 mm of precipitation.
Budapest through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Budapest in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Budapest in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Budapest in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Budapest in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Budapest month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January3° · 3 h
In January, Budapest is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in January25February6° · 4 h
In February, Budapest is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in February45March11° · 5 h
In March, Budapest is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in March80April17° · 7 h
In April, Budapest is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in April84May22° · 9 h
In May, Budapest is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in May89June26° · 9 h
In June, Budapest is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in June86July28° · 10 h
In July, Budapest is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in July89August27° · 10 h
In August, Budapest is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in August84September22° · 7 h
In September, Budapest is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in September70October16° · 5 h
In October, Budapest is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in October29November10° · 3 h
In November, Budapest is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budapest.
Budapest in November21December4° · 2 h
In December, Budapest is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Budapest.
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Budapest vs. Vienna
In October Budapest has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs. 59). During the day Vienna is 1 °C cooler than Budapest. Vienna gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Budapest | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Getting there
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- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Budapest
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
The best time to visit Budapest is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Budapest?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Budapest?
The wettest month is May with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Budapest get?
Budapest gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest uses the time zone Europe/Budapest: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Budapest?
A nonstop flight from London to Budapest takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,470 km.
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