Best time to visit Budapest

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Thermal baths make even winter visits worthwhile.

Budapest month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	6°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Mixed	11°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	17°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	22°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
June	Mixed	25°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Mixed	28°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Great	27°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Sziget Festival, St Stephen’s Day
September	Good	22°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
October	Good	16°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Poor	9°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Mixed	4°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Christmas markets

August🎉 Sziget FestivalFive days of music on an island in the Danube, 10–14 August 2027.
August🎉 St Stephen’s DayFireworks over the river on 20 August.
December🎉 Christmas marketsVörösmarty Square and the Basilica.

Flights to Budapest are usually cheapest in January–February and November. Highs only reach about 3°C in January.
Crowds and prices peak in May–September, so book early.

Budapest sits on more than 100 thermal springs.

When is the best time to visit Budapest?

The best time to visit Budapest is August–September. Thermal baths make even winter visits worthwhile.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Budapest?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–February and November, when demand is lowest.

When is Budapest busiest?

Budapest is busiest in May–September.

What is the weather like in Budapest?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C, and January the coolest at 3°C. The wettest period is May–July.