Budapest, Hungary

Best Time to Visit Budapest

The best time to visit Budapest is March to May, September to November.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMarchCold, some rain

Averages 7°C (44°F) with 38 mm of rain over the month.

6 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Budapest in March to May, September to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $112, and daily spend is $25–$80 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 1°C (33°F) with 42 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 3°C (38°F) with 45 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Best time

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 38 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 44 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 81 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 21°C (70°F) with 65 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Off-peak

    Warm, some rain. Averages 23°C (74°F) with 73 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 23°C (73°F) with 65 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 72 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 12°C (54°F) with 62 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Best time

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 57 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 2°C (36°F) with 54 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Budapest

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Budapest is warmest in July (23°C / 74°F) and coolest in January (1°C / 33°F). May is the wettest month at 81 mm of rain, and March the driest at 38 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are May, June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Budapest
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan1°C 33°F42 mm
Feb3°C 38°F45 mm
Mar7°C 44°F38 mm
Apr12°C 53°F44 mm
May16°C 61°F81 mm
Jun21°C 70°F65 mm
Jul23°C 74°F73 mm
Aug23°C 73°F65 mm
Sep18°C 64°F72 mm
Oct12°C 54°F62 mm
Nov7°C 44°F57 mm
Dec2°C 36°F54 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest

Lowest fare found from New York for each departure month over the next year.

Flying from New York, the cheapest month to go is May, with round trips from $621. November is the priciest at $803, so the month alone can move the fare by about 23%. That's also one of the best months for weather.

  1. $718Oct
  2. $803Nov
  3. $729Dec
  4. $667Mar
  5. $621May
  6. $717Aug

The lowest round-trip fare Aviasales travellers found for each departure month from New York, via Travelpayouts, refreshed weekly. It's the floor rather than the typical fare: the Budapest trip cost uses the typical fare we track.

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