Best time to visit Budapest
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Budapest
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Budapest).
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Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music - 2
Budapest Essentials Private Tour Highlights and Hidden Gems - 3
Budapest Small-Group Guided Tour on MonsteRoller e-Scooter - 4
Budapest Jewish Heritage: Synagogues, Shoes, Secrets - 5
Chimney Cake Workshop Budapest Downtown - Kürtőskalács Class - 6
Budapest Jewish Heritage Memorial Walking Tour & Synagogue Entry - 7
Budapest Food Tour: Market Walk, Local Drinks & 20+ Tastings - 8
Central Budapest: Guided Walking Food Tour with Drinks - 9
Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink - 10
Hungarian Parliament Audio Guided Tour - 11
Private Budapest City tour with Classic Russian Jeep or G-Wagon! - 12
Budapest Private Tuk Tuk Half-Day Tour - 13
Budapest Private Full Day City Sightseeing Tour Walking or by Car - 14
Budapest Highlights & Hidden Gems – Private Luxury Experience - 15
1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour - Parliament Hightails - 16
Budapest One Way Private Transfer to or from Airport - 17
Budapest Romantic Private Tuk Tuk Tour - 18
Private Sightseeing Tour using Electric Tuk Tuk Ride in Budapest - 19
Private Wine Tasting in Budapest - 20
Budapest Private Tour with a Local, Custom Highlights & Gems - 21
Budapest Traditional Chimney Cake Kurtoskalacs Workshop - 22
Private Guided Tour to Szentendre & Visegrád Castle (Danube Bend) - 23
The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Budapest: 6 or 10 Tastings - 24
Full Day Private Budapest City Tour With Lunch and Cruise option - 25
Budapest private City Tour by Car - 26
Budapest Private Transfer Airport, Hotel and Cruise Port - 27
Budapest: Beer Spa with Unlimited Beer + Széchenyi Add-on - 28
Budapest Highlights️ Live Guided Segway Tour - 29
Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup - 30
Budapest: Cosy Traditional Cooking Class in Local Home with Wines
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
Similar climatesSzentendre99% · Pécs97% · Bratislava96%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Budapest (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Budapest's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1–5 | 1 | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 73% | 18 | 118 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 1–9 | 5 | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 63% | 20 | 152 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 2–12 | 9 | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 51% | 18 | 204 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 5–16 | 13 | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 48% | 18 | 227 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 11–21 | 19 | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 51% | 18 | 256 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 16–26 | 26 | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 51% | 15 | 287 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 18–29 | 29 | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 44% | 17 | 300 | 7 | Moderate | 8 |
| Aug | 18–29 | 29 | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 48% | 15 | 275 | 6 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 13–23 | 23 | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 54% | 15 | 216 | 4 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 8–17 | 15 | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 66% | 16 | 176 | 2 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 3–9 | 6 | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 78% | 14 | 105 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
| Dec | 0–5 | 2 | 10 | 122 | 12.2 | 82% | 15 | 81 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Budapest by Month
UV index in Budapest peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
9/1013–23°C · 9 rain days (88h) · 216 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
9/1016–26°C · 10 rain days (109h) · 287 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
May
9/1011–21°C (feels 19°C) · 11 rain days (111h) · 256 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
4/10-1–5°C (feels 1°C) · 9 rain days (86h) · 118 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
5/101–9°C (feels 5°C) · 9 rain days (82h) · 152 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
7/102–12°C (feels 9°C) · 7 rain days (76h) · 204 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
7/105–16°C (feels 13°C) · 9 rain days (95h) · 227 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
July
8/1018–29°C · 9 rain days (73h) · 300 sun hours · 44% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high)
August
8/1018–29°C · 9 rain days (74h) · 275 sun hours · 48% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
7/108–17°C (feels 15°C) · 8 rain days (91h) · 176 sun hours · 66% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
November
5/103–9°C (feels 6°C) · 8 rain days (92h) · 105 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
4/100–5°C (feels 2°C) · 10 rain days (122h) · 81 sun hours · 82% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Budapest
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–23°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, May.
What is the worst time to visit Budapest?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 0–5°C (10 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Budapest?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Budapest have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 18) and June (climate 9/10, crowd index 39) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Budapest by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Budapest in July?
July is the peak UV month in Budapest, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Budapest on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. August is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 7 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Budapest bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is December with a typical-day mean of 27 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 45 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.