Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Budapest in September
Budapest cools off: highs slip to 73°F (23°C), from 84°F in August, with lows of 52°F (11°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
At 89/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 52°F (11°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of Budapest's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 62°F.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in August to 89/100.
- September sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Budapest in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Gellért Hill
Wooded hill above the river with the best panorama of both banks.
Why now September scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Margaret Island
Car-free island park with gardens, ruins and a musical fountain.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Hungarian Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic parliament on the Danube; tours show the Holy Crown.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Large neo-Baroque bath complex with hot outdoor pools open year-round.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Café Gerbeaud
Historic confectionery on Vörösmarty Square since 1858.
Nearby in September
- Zakopane in September~131 mi · highs 61°F, 3.5 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Vienna in September~133 mi · highs 71°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Wieliczka in September~178 mi · highs 68°F, 2.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Kraków in September~182 mi · highs 69°F, 2.9 in rain · 3°C (5°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Budapest?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. September is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
How hot is Budapest in September?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Budapest in September?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.2 in (614 mm).
What should I pack for Budapest in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Budapest
Routes in season in September
- Prague, Vienna & Budapest Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
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