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Budapest in November: go or not?

Tough period. Budapest in November only reaches 1.1/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 47.50°N · 19.04°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Budapest · November
1.1
3–9°
Temperature
32%
Rain
2h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
Photo : Himmel S via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Budapest. Temperatures drop (9.0°C) and rain returns (32.0% of days). Expect rain on 32.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

November ranks 10 out of 12 months in Budapest. Compared to October: −7°C daytime, 8 pts more rainy days, −2.7h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
Daylight
9.0h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 51
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Budapest is July (8.6/10), 7.5 pts higher than November.

See July →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Budapest is Buda and Pest separated by the Danube: 2 cities in 1, baroque/Art Nouveau, thermal baths. June-August are my favourite months (8.9-9.1/10): 17-29°C, 26-39% rain, swimming at the Széchenyi Baths (outdoor pools open year-round at 38°C), festivals (Sziget early August, one of Europe's biggest).

Read Gilles' full review →

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Hungary

🗣️LanguageHungarian
💶CurrencyHungarian Forint (Ft)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Cheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend Stable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 4°C
🌧️Rainiest month May · 39%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
Indoor sights Year-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Budapest ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Hungary
Temperate climate with a 8.6 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
47.50°N · 19.04°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Budapest?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Budapest get in July?
Budapest averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Budapest?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Budapest in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Budapest good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Budapest scores 1.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Budapest?
December is the most difficult month to visit Budapest, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Budapest in November?
The average UV index reaches 2 in November in Budapest (low), with about 9.0h of daylight. No protection needed.