October · Hungary
Best time to visit Budapest in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Budapest in October
Average temperature 13°C, 37 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Budapest scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
May to September brings 22°C Danube breezes; soak in Széchenyi's steam or sip ruin bars under warm dusk.
October holds up well in Budapest — 7th best month
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Budapest — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Budapest in October?
- In October, Budapest averages 13°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Budapest?
- October earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Budapest in October?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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