Budapest · AutumnMonth summary
Budapest weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Budapest in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Budapest. July remains slightly better (+1.9 pts).
By trip type
Budapest in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Autumn in Budapest is often underrated: 16°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 27% | 1.1 | 5.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 30% | 1.5 | 7.0h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 2°C | 12°C | 26% | 1.5 | 9.7h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 18°C | 30% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 39% | 2.5 | 12.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 27°C | 36% | 2.3 | 13.8h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 28°C | 29% | 2.3 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 29°C | 26% | 1.8 | 12.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 24°C | 25% | 2.1 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 24% | 1.6 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 32% | 2.1 | 5.3h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 5°C | 29% | 1.7 | 3.9h | 3.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Budapest averages 16°C, 24% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Budapest in October
Is October a good time to visit Budapest?
October is an acceptable time for Budapest (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Budapest in October?
With 16°C max and 8.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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