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Budapest
Visit in July — score 78/100 · avg high 83°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 33° | 39° | 28° | 10 | 34 | 8.6h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 33 | 38° | 46° | 32° | 10 | 44 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 43 | 44° | 54° | 36° | 9 | 45 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 56 | 53° | 63° | 44° | 10 | 49 | 13.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 62 | 61° | 70° | 52° | 13 | 76 | 14.9h | High | Average |
| June | 76 | 71° | 80° | 62° | 13 | 70 | 15.7h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 78 | 74° | 83° | 64° | 11 | 68 | 15.4h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 78 | 74° | 83° | 64° | 9 | 54 | 14.1h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 70 | 64° | 73° | 56° | 9 | 63 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 53 | 53° | 62° | 46° | 8 | 48 | 10.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 32 | 43° | 49° | 37° | 11 | 62 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 24 | 36° | 41° | 31° | 10 | 50 | 8.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Budapest (March, April, May) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 44°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
Summer
- Score
- 78/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Budapest (June, July, August) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 63°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 78/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Fall
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 61°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Budapest (September, October, November) brings average highs of 61°F and lows of 46°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Winter
- Score
- 29/100
- High
- 42°F
- Low
- 30°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Budapest (December, January, February) brings average highs of 42°F and lows of 30°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 29/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 33/100.
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