September · Hungary
Best time to visit Budapest in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Budapest in September
Average temperature 19°C, 60 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 60 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Budapest scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 60 mm of rain, and roughly 11 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.
September in Budapest: strong conditions, 4th of 12
September averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Budapest in September?
- In September, Budapest averages 19°C, 60 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Budapest?
- September earns a 8.4/10 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 September?
- Expect about 60 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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