Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Budapest in November
Budapest cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 62°F in October, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 59/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (44 mm) for the month.
Only about 9 h 02 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and August – October.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 84/100 in October to 59/100.
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Budapest in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Large neo-Baroque bath complex with hot outdoor pools open year-round.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic parliament on the Danube; tours show the Holy Crown.
Margaret Island
Car-free island park with gardens, ruins and a musical fountain.
Dohány Street Synagogue
Europe's largest synagogue, with a memorial garden and Jewish Museum.
Café Gerbeaud
Historic confectionery on Vörösmarty Square since 1858.
Nearby in November
- Zakopane in November~131 mi · highs 41°F, 2.2 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vienna in November~133 mi · highs 49°F, 1.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wieliczka in November~178 mi · highs 46°F, 1.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Kraków in November~182 mi · highs 47°F, 1.8 in rain · 1°C (2°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Budapest?
It's middling, scoring 59/100. The best months are April – June and August – October, at up to 89. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Budapest in November?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in November?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.2 in (614 mm).
What should I pack for Budapest in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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