Geography of Hungary
Geography of Hungary: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Hungary
Slovakia is 100 mi to the north-west, Vienna International Airport is 122 mi to the west, Austria is 133 mi to the north-west and Vienna is 133 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 47°29′52.4″N 19°2′24.7″E (47.4979, 19.0402)
Quick facts about Hungary
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 47°29′52.4″N 19°2′24.7″E (47.4979, 19.0402) |
| Capital | Budapest |
| Population | 9.600.000 |
| Area | 35.918 sq mi |
| ISO code | HU |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | HUN |
| Currency | Hungarian forint (HUF) |
| Languages | Hungarian |
| Calling code | +36 |
| Time zone | Europe/Budapest |
| Local time | 1:45 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Geography by city in Hungary
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Geography by river in Hungary
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Summary
Hungary is a country in Europe. Hungary is a country in Europe with its capital at Budapest. It has a population of about 9.6 million. The capital is Budapest.
Right now it is 51°F (10°C) in Hungary with light drizzle. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 48°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Hungary is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.
The closest major airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Danube River, Plitvice Lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Lake Bled.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is 7.9°F below the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hungary today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Hungary month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 28° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 33° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 39° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 53° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 63° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 85° | 65° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 88° | 66° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 76° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 47° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 36° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 33° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hungary?
Hungary is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 47.4979, 19.0402. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Hungary right now?
It is currently 51°F (10°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 85% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hungary?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Hungary, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hungary in?
Hungary observes Europe/Budapest (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:45 PM.
How many people live in Hungary?
Hungary has a population of approximately 9.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Hungary?
The closest airports are Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 11 mi away, Vienna International Airport (VIE), 122 mi away and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 282 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hungary?
Popular options include Danube River, Plitvice Lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Lake Bled.
What places are in Hungary?
Hungary covers 2 places in this atlas, including Budapest and Danube River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 1:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
