The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Budapest. Temperatures drop (16°C) and rain returns (20% of days). Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
October ranks 7 out of 12 months in Budapest. Compared to September: −8°C daytime, −1.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
8°
Daylight
10.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Budapest is June (8.7/10), 4.2 pts higher than October.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Budapest
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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 · 27%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in October
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Location
Where is Budapest ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
HungaryTemperate climate with a 8.7 → 0.9 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 25.0% 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 8.3/10.
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 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.3/10.
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 October?
The average UV index reaches 3 in October in Budapest (low), with about 10.6h of daylight. No protection needed.