Budapest · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonHungary · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 4° | 7° | 12° | 18° | 22° | 27° | 29° | 28° | 23° | 17° | 10° | 5° |
MINMIN | -3° | -2° | 1° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 16° | 12° | 7° | 3° | -1° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 2 | 3h UV 3 | 5h UV 5 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 6h UV 6 | 3h UV 4 | 2h UV 2 | 2h UV 2 |
🌧Rain Days | 4d30mm | 4d32mm | 4d29mm | 4d27mm | 6d60mm | 6d65mm | 5d56mm | 4d67mm | 4d48mm | 4d36mm | 5d38mm | 5d40mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Budapest — with 8 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 28°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 22°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 67 mm total.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Budapest in August
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Budapest?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Budapest (Climate Score: 81/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Budapest in August?
- In August, Budapest sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Budapest in August?
- In August, Budapest receives an average of 67 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Budapest get in August?
- Budapest averages 8 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
