Budapest
A river split by bridges into two very different halves, thermal baths that have been open since the Ottomans, and a ruin bar scene that turned bombed-out buildings into something worth visiting.
The best time to visit Budapest is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 17°C (62°F). Local time there is 22:24 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 16°C · rain 50mm · 13.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C40°F | 40mm1.6in | 8.9h8.9h | |
| February | 8°C47°F | 28mm1.1in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| March | 12°C54°F | 29mm1.1in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 16°C61°F | 50mm2.0in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 20°C68°F | 86mm3.4in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C80°F | 80mm3.1in | 15.9h15.9h | |
| July | 28°C83°F | 64mm2.5in | 15.6h15.6h | |
| August | 28°C83°F | 47mm1.9in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| September | 23°C73°F | 55mm2.2in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 17°C63°F | 50mm2.0in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| November | 10°C50°F | 70mm2.8in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| December | 5°C42°F | 69mm2.7in | 8.5h8.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Budapest?
The best time to visit Budapest is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 17°C (62°F).
How warm does Budapest get?
Typical daytime highs in Budapest are Mar–May 16°C (61°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 17°C (62°F), Dec–Feb 6°C (43°F).
Is Budapest expensive?
On the ground, Budapest is cheap.
What sort of trip is Budapest good for?
Budapest is good for history and culture, relaxing holidays, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Budapest?
The wettest month in Budapest is May at 86mm (3.4in), the driest February at 28mm (1.1in), with a monthly average of 56mm (2.2in).
What plug do I need for Budapest?
Budapest uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
