Budapest Travel Guide
Budapest travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 50°F (10°C) in Budapest with light drizzle. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 48°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 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 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Budapest today at 9.4/10. 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.
Map of Budapest
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 47°29′52.4″N 19°2′24.7″E (47.4979, 19.0402)
Weather in Budapest right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:07 AM, Oct 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 55° / 48°
Light drizzle · 90% rain · wind 9 mph
🌥️ 55° / 40°
Fog · 4% rain · wind 5 mph
Quick facts about Budapest
Things to do in Budapest
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Budapest.
Best time to visit Budapest
Go in April, May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Budapest
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport | BUD | 11 mi | Budapest |
| Vienna International Airport | VIE | 122 mi | Vienna |
| Vaclav Havel Airport Prague | PRG | 282 mi | Prague |
Airports in Budapest
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Budapest
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 50°F (10°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 90% 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 2:07 AM.
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, 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 October 25, 2026 at 2:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
