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Budapest in August
Little changes in Budapest from July: highs stay near 84°F (29°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls.
August opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 83/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 59%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (63 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of Budapest's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in July to 83/100.
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 62°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Budapest in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Large neo-Baroque bath complex with hot outdoor pools open year-round.
Why now August scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
Castle Hill palace, Matthias Church and turreted terraces facing Parliament.
Szimpla Kert
The original ruin bar, a maze of rooms in a derelict building.
New York Café
Gilded belle-époque café with frescoed ceilings.
Café Gerbeaud
Historic confectionery on Vörösmarty Square since 1858.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 2.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in August
- Zakopane in August~131 mi · highs 71°F, 3.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vienna in August~133 mi · highs 81°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Wieliczka in August~178 mi · highs 78°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Kraków in August~182 mi · highs 79°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Budapest in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Budapest?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Budapest in August?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in August?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.2 in (614 mm).
What should I pack for Budapest in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 62°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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