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Budapest in July
Budapest's warmest month brings highs averaging 85°F (29°C), lows of 63°F (17°C) and about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (66 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 85°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 63°F (17°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 2.6 in (66 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 24 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and August – October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in June to 80/100.
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 63°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Budapest in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Margaret Island
Car-free island park with gardens, ruins and a musical fountain.
Why now July scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gellért Hill
Wooded hill above the river with the best panorama of both banks.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 2.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic parliament on the Danube; tours show the Holy Crown.
Great Market Hall
Iron-roofed 1897 market selling paprika, salami and lángos upstairs.
Café Gerbeaud
Historic confectionery on Vörösmarty Square since 1858.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Zakopane in July~131 mi · highs 70°F, 5.4 in rain · 8°C (15°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vienna in July~133 mi · highs 82°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Wieliczka in July~178 mi · highs 78°F, 4.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Kraków in July~182 mi · highs 79°F, 4.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Budapest?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 89 in April – June and August – October. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Budapest in July?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in July?
Some: about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.2 in (614 mm).
What should I pack for Budapest in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 63°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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