Geography of Budapest
Geography of Budapest: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Budapest
Danube River is 0 mi to the north, Slovakia is 100 mi to the north-west, Vienna International Airport is 122 mi to the 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 Budapest
Geography by airport in Budapest
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Summary
Budapest is a city in Hungary. Budapest is known for Thermal baths and the Danube. It has a population of about 1.8 million.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Budapest with clear. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 66°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Budapest 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 86°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 National Park, Plitvice Lakes and Plitvice Lakes National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is 6.7°F below the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Budapest today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Budapest 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 | 86° | 65° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 76° | 58° | 2,2 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 Budapest?
Budapest is a city in Hungary. Its coordinates are 47.4979, 19.0402. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Budapest right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Budapest, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Budapest in?
Budapest observes Europe/Budapest (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:40 PM.
How many people live in Budapest?
Budapest has a population of approximately 1.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to Budapest?
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 Budapest?
Popular options include Danube River, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Plitvice Lakes, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Lake Bled.
What places are in Budapest?
Budapest covers 1 places in this atlas, including Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
