Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Budapest in October
Budapest cools off: highs slip to 62°F (17°C), from 73°F in September, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs near 62°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 43°F (6°C).
About 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's October.
Plan around October
October is one of Budapest's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 59/100.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in September to 84/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Budapest in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
New York Café
Gilded belle-époque café with frescoed ceilings.
Szimpla Kert
The original ruin bar, a maze of rooms in a derelict building.
Gellért Hill
Wooded hill above the river with the best panorama of both banks.
Why now October scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Café Gerbeaud
Historic confectionery on Vörösmarty Square since 1858.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 2.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Great Market Hall
Iron-roofed 1897 market selling paprika, salami and lángos upstairs.
Nearby in October
- Zakopane in October~131 mi · highs 51°F, 2.8 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vienna in October~133 mi · highs 60°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wieliczka in October~178 mi · highs 57°F, 2.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Kraków in October~182 mi · highs 58°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (4°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Budapest?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
How cold is Budapest in October?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in October?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.2 in (614 mm).
What should I pack for Budapest in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Budapest
Routes in season in October
- Prague, Vienna & Budapest Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Budapest in October?
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